Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ Operator's Manual page 11

Steering Wheel
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel
from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
steering wheel cover to remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the machine pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
3. Place the belleville washer with the cupped side facing
inward over the steering wheel and secure with the hex
lock screw. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
4. Place the steering wheel cover over the center of the steering
wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into place.
5. Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in
the following (to adjust the seat, refer to Adjusting the Seat
on the previous page):
a. In the neutral position with hands on the steering
wheel,
• Operator's upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
• Operator's forearms should be approximately
horizontal.
• Operator's back should stay in contact with the
seat back.
• Steering column should not contact operator's legs.
6. Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions
described above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as
required until all conditions are met.
Fuel Fill-Up
Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank
(beside the engine on the right side of the mower). When the fuel
tank reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT
OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion.
Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir
The transmission oil expansion reservoir is connected by hoses
to the RH and LH transmission assemblies, and is located behind
the seat box. The function of the reservoir is to hold the natural
expansion of transmission oil that occurs as the transmission
warms up during operation. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
Under normal operating conditions, no oil should be added
to the reservoir. The COLD oil level should be no higher than
approximately 1⁄4" (the "Full Cold" mark) above the bottom of the
reservoir. See Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8
NOTE: Prior to the initial operation of the tractor, the
oil level in the reservoir may be slightly higher than the
maximum due to air in the oil lines. Operation of the tractor
will eventually purge the air from the lines and the oil level
will settle to the maximum.
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