Cub Cadet RZT L Series Operator's Manual

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Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-09343A...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Visit us on the web at www.cubcadet.com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.cubcadet.com/tutorials ◊ Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684 ◊ Write to Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are contact or thrown object injuries. involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect roads and while not cutting grass.
Page 5 Children Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½” below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the expansion. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Page 6 Do not modify engine Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, way.
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
Page 8 2 — S ection peration racticeS...
Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One RZT L Tractor • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Tractor Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hardware Pack NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Remove the two shoulder screws and lock nuts in the seat features may vary by model.
Page 10 Position Drive Control levers Connecting the Battery Cables The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING purposes. The hex screws and flat washers that normally secure Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories the control levers in their operating position are in a hardware contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known pack inside your manual bag.
Page 11 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector On models with a 54” Deck the chute is shipped attached and with a stop bracket holding the chute upright. The WARNING! Never operate the mower deck stop bracket must be removed prior to operating the without the chute deflector installed and in the tractor.
Page 12: Controls & Features
Controls & Features Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Index Throttle Control or Throttle/Choke Control LH Drive RH Drive Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever Indicator Panel Seat Adjustment Lever Choke Control PTO Switch Fuel Level Window Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap Cup Holder Storage Tray LH Transmission Bypass Rod...
Page 13: Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Fuel Tank Cap The ignition switch is located on the RH console The fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. to the rear of the PTO switch. The ignition switch Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to has three positions as follows: remove.
Page 14 Throttle Control (If so equipped) Low Battery At startup, the battery voltage is briefly The throttle control is located on the RH console to the displayed then changes to accumulated left of the hour meter/indicator panel. When set in a given hours.
Page 15: Operation
Wait for all movement to stop before servicing protection of the operator. If the interlock system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized or cleaning. Cub Cadet Dealer. • Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid •...
Page 16: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator.
Page 17: Driving The Tractor
Practice Operation (Initial Use) Move the throttle control lever forward to the full throttle position. Operating a zero-turn tractor is not like operating a conventional NOTE: Although the tractor’s engine is designed to run at type riding tractor. Although and because a zero turn tractor is full throttle, when performing a practice session the tractor more maneuverable, getting used to operating the control levers must be operated at less than full throttle.
Page 18 Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward To execute a “pivot turn,” move the turn side drive control lever to the neutral position, while moving the other WARNING! When reversing the direction of travel, control lever forward. we recommend performing gradual ‘U’ turns where NOTE: Making a “pivot turn”...
Page 19 Turning While Driving Rearward Executing a Zero Turn To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control WARNING! When executing a zero turn, the tractor levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor will turn in the direction of the forward control lever.
Page 20 Stopping the Tractor Using the Mower Deck Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to WARNING! Make certain the area to be mowed is stop the motion of the tractor. free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
Page 21 Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate the tractor if any safety circuit is not functioning properly.
Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustment
Deck Wash Lubrication Nozzle • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service. • Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil.
Page 23 Tires The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery can freeze sooner than a charged battery. A fully Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or charged battery will store longer in cold temperatures than hot. weekly.
Page 24 Tractor Storage Removing The Tractor From Storage If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period Check the engine oil. of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the be prepared for storage.
Page 25 To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by follows: turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4. If not already loose, loosen the hex screw and rotate the The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements control lever either forward or rearward to the desired are equal.
Page 26 Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels Adjusting the Rear Deck Rollers (If so equipped) WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from the The rear deck rollers can be set in either the low or high position. discharge opening of the cutting deck. The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed.
Page 27 Drive Control Lever Stop Adjustment Service the engine as instructed in the separate engine manual. When the drive control levers are both fully extended forward Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated to the full-speed position and the tractor drifts left or right, the with a gasoline stabilizer such as STA-BIL®...
Page 28: Service
If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse. If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Cub Cadet Service Dealer. Battery Hold-Down Bracket Relays and Switches There are several safety switches in the electrical system.
Page 29 Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.
Page 30 Deck Installation Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Slide the deck lift rod out of the Install the deck on the tractor as follows: front hanger bracket. Place the deck lift handle in the highest mowing position See Figure 7-3.
Page 31 Replacing the Belt Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 with the “V” side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the 42” Deck hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the assembly. See Figure 7-8. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-8 and then reinstall the Removal on page 28).
Page 32 Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown idler arm. See Figure 7-12. Do not lose any of the hardware and reinstall the belt covers.
Page 33 See your place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF”...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.
Page 35: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT L42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT L46 954-05008 Deck Belt, RZT L50 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT L54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 Deck Blade, RZT L42 942-04244A Deck Blade, RZT L46 942-04053C Deck Blade, RZT L50 942-04053-X...
Page 36 Component Part Number and Description 946-1085A Choke Control Cable (w/ Kawasaki) 946-05131 Throttle Control Cable (w/ Kawasaki) 946-04830B Throttle/Choke Control Cable (w/ Kohler) 325-05000 Ignition Key 946-05008 Brake Cable 631-04288 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L42/46 631-05162 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L50 631-05176 Discharge Chute Assy., RZT L54 634-04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT L42/46...
Page 37: Attachments & Accessories
Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT L tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 19B70020100 42”...
Page 38: Warranties
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine).
Page 39 Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claims. MTD Consumer Group Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part.
Page 40 Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, call 1-800- The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with 668-1238 or log on to our website at www.mtdcanada.com. respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the...

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