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MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual

MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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RZT Series Tractor
WARNING
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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-04542
(March 17, 2009)

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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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-04542...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: 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 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use contact or thrown object injuries. care and good judgment. Contact your customer service representative for assistance. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Children When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on presence of children. Children are often attracted to the a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a machine and the mowing activity.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Do not modify engine Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace 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 Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped) • One RZT Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
  • Page 10 Connecting the Battery Cables Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories normally secure the control levers in their operating position contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control...
  • Page 11 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector WARNING! Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (with tag) that may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. If a brace is present, it must be removed before operating the tractor.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Deck Lift Deck Height Handle Index Parking Brake Throttle/Choke Control or Throttle Control PTO Switch Choke Control LH Drive RH Drive Ignition Switch Hour Meter/ Control Lever Control Lever Indicator Panel Seat Adjustment Lever Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Storage Tray Figure 4-1 NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.

  • 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 right of the operator’s seat. The ignition Turn the fill cap approximately 1⁄4 turn and pull upward to switch has three positions as follows: remove.
  • Page 14 Throttle/Choke Control Indicator Panel Features (If Equipped) Battery Indicator FAST Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the The throttle/choke control is located on the LH console to ignition switch it turned to the “On” position. the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given position, Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below a uniform engine speed will be maintained.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE InSTRUCTIOn — Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the InJURY or DEATH.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    • The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if the Turn the ignition key clockwise to the “START” position operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless and release it as soon as the engine starts; however, do not of whether the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables To Start Engine WARNING! Batteries contain sulfuric acid and WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed produce explosive gasses. Make certain the area is and sudden stops. well ventilated, wear gloves and eye protection, and avoid sparks or flames near the battery.
  • Page 18 Driving the Tractor Forward To turn to the left, move the left drive control lever rearward of the right lever. See Fig. 5-4. WARNING! Keep all movement of the drive control levers slow and smooth. Abrupt movement of the control levers can affect the stability of the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
  • Page 19 Driving the Tractor In Reverse Turning While Driving Rearward WARNING! To turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control Always look behind and down on both levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of the other. The sides of the tractor before backing up.
  • Page 20 Executing a Zero Turn Stopping the Tractor WARNING! Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to When executing a zero turn, the tractor stop the motion of the tractor. MUST BE STOPPED. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is moving can significantly reduce your Push the PTO switch downward to the disengaged control of the tractor and will cause severe turf...
  • Page 21 Using the Mower Deck Checking the Safety Interlock Circuits WARNING! Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are Make certain the area to be mowed is working properly. If a safety circuit is not working as designed, free of debris, sticks, stones, wire or other objects contact you Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

  • Page 22: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours 100 Hours to Storing Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter...
  • Page 23 If you have the 42” RZT proceed as follows: If you have the 50” RZT proceed as follows: Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an valve to expose the drain port.
  • Page 24 Battery Maintenance Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of • The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter the factory.
  • Page 25 Using the Transmission Bypass Rods Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging system may not If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the fully recharge the battery. tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a Tractor Storage bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short...
  • Page 26 Lubricate all lubrication points. Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers NOTE: Use a pressure washer or garden hose is not The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down recommended to clean your tractor. They may cause and fore-and-aft for the comfort of the operator.
  • Page 27 Front to Back Leveling. Leveling the Mower Deck The front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4” lower When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4”...
  • Page 28 Adjusting the Gauge Wheels WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.

  • Page 29: Service

    Service Battery Removal Charging the Battery WARNING! Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has Battery posts, terminals and related been stored for a period of time. accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. •...

  • Page 30: Deck Removal

    Relays and Switches Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of...

  • Page 31: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation Lower the deck to the ground using the deck lift handle. Locate the LH and RH deck support pins on each side of the To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: deck. Pull the deck support pins outward and lock in the While holding the deck front hanger rod upward, carefully disengaged position to release the deck from the tractor’s slide the deck underneath the right side of the tractor.
  • Page 32 Mower Blade Care Rolling the Belt into the PTO Pulley. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the the engine.

  • Page 33: Transmission Drive Belt

    Tractor Creeping When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the the deck. tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft.
  • Page 34 Tractor High Speed Tracking If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. Perform the first three steps in the previous section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor is not creeping.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. Place knob in disengaged (OFF) position. Parking brake not engaged. Engage parking brake. Drive control levers not fully outward in Move drive control levers fully outward in neutral position. neutral position.
  • Page 36 Problem Cause Remedy Engine overheats Engine oil level low. Fill crankcase with proper amount and weight of oil. Air flow restricted. Clean grass clippings and debris from around the engine’s cooling fins and blower housing. Engine hesitates at high Spark plug(s) gap too close. Remove spark plug(s) and reset the gap.

  • Page 37: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (RC12YC) OCC-20-083-02 Air Filter (Kohler Engine) BS-792105 Air Filter (Briggs & Stratton Engine) BS-273638S Pre-Cleaner (Briggs) OCC-25-050-22 Fuel Filter (Kohler) BS-691035 Fuel Filter (Briggs) OCC-12-050-01-S Oil Filter (Kohler BS-492932S Oil Filter (Briggs) 954-04137A V-Belt (42”...
  • Page 38 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-3124D Gas Cap (42” and 50” Deck) 746-04161 Throttle/Choke Control (42” Deck) 746-04066 Throttle Control (50” Deck) 746-04214 Choke Control (50” Deck) 925-1745 Ignition Key 931-1032B Discharge Chute Assembly (42” Deck) 631-04070 Discharge Chute Assembly (50”...

  • Page 39: Attachments & Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part Number Part 19A700050OEM 42” Double Bagger 19A70004OEM 50”...
  • Page 40 Notes...
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  • Page 42 MTD Consumer Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. As the lawn mower owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your lawn mower or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 43 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the lawn mower has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 44: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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