Assembly & Set-Up; Tractor Preparation - Cub Cadet Z-Force 48 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
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Tractor Preparation

Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located beneath the frame platform, just inside
each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods. See Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain tube
from the manual bag and store for future use. Cut the wire tie
holding the chute deflector up and discard any packing material.
Install Operator's Seat
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan
attached.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly and the drive
control levers to the tractor. Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the
seat and the seat switch in the bottom of the seat.
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2.
Keyhole Slot
Transmission
Bypass Rods
3.
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
Remove the two shoulder bolts, nuts and spacers securing
the seat as shown in Figure 1-2.
Nut
Figure 1-2
Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place
with the previously removed shoulder bolts, nuts and
spacers. Be careful not to crimp or damage the wire harness
while installing the seat. See Figure 1-3.
Nut
Spacer
Figure 1-3
3
Bolt
Bolt
Wire Harness
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