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MTD RZT SERIES TRACTOR Operator's Manual

MTD RZT SERIES TRACTOR 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. 769-07772
(December 21, 2011)

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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. 769-07772...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to 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 Use only an approved gasoline container. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 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 Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If Equipped) • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One RZT Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Chute w/ Keys attached (42” Manual models) Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector...
  • Page 10 Install the discharge chute deflector using the carriage Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat bolts, push nuts and flange lock nuts as shown in Fig. 3-3 pan as shown in Fig. 3-5. and securely tighten the hardware. Flange Lock Nuts Seat Pan Shoulder...
  • Page 11 Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive pivot bracket.

  • 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 Parking Brake Engagement Lever Indicator Panel Features Battery Indicator The parking brake engagement lever is located on the Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the parking brake. ignition switch it turned to the “ON”...

  • 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 Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Pivot Axle and Caster Axles Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Maintenance...
  • Page 23 Hydrostatic Transmission General Battery Information The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated WARNING! hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are • Should battery acid accidentally splatter into maintenance-free. Fluid levels on the 42” and 50” models cannot the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area be checked and fluid cannot be added or changed.
  • Page 24 Using the Transmission Bypass Rods Tractor Storage If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short distances.
  • Page 25 Removing The Tractor From Storage Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the shoulder screw Check the engine oil. removed earlier. Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the and tighten until snug.
  • Page 26 Loosen, but do not remove, the hex cap screw on the left From the front of the tractor, loosen the outer hex nuts on deck hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-5. the deck front hanger rod and turn them away from the inner nuts.
  • Page 27 Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels Adjusting the Rear Rollers (If so equipped) The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed. In Warning! Keep hands and feet away from the the low position the rollers will roll the grass. In the high position, discharge opening of the cutting deck.

  • Page 28: 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 29 Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the PTO pulley to the right until the belt is rolled off the pulley. backside of the ‘V”...

  • Page 30: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation Pull the right side of the belt rearward and place the narrow V side of the belt into the PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-4. To install the mower deck, proceed as follows: While holding the belt and pulley together, rotate the pulley While holding the deck front hanger rod upward, carefully to the left (See Fig.

  • Page 31: Transmission Drive Belt

    Use a 15⁄16” wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle If only one wheel is rotating, locate the transmission assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade. control rod beneath the frame at the front of the rear tire. If A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing both wheels rotate, locate both control rods.
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 34: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description KH-12-132-02-S Spark Plug (Kohler) BS-491055S Spark Plug (RC12YC) KH-32-883-03-S1 Air Filter & Pre-Cleaner (Kohler Engine) BS-793569 Air Filter (Briggs & Stratton Engine) BS-793685 Pre-Cleaner (Briggs) KH-25-050-22-S1 Fuel Filter (Kohler) BS-394358S Fuel Filter (Briggs) KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter (Kohler) BS-795890 Oil Filter (Briggs)
  • Page 35 Component Part Number and Description 734-04155 Deck Wheel 925-1707D Battery 951-12428 Gas Cap 946-04539 Throttle/Choke Control (Kohler) 746-04161 Throttle/Choke Control (Briggs) 925-1745 Ignition Key 631-04288 Discharge Chute Assembly (42” Deck) 631-04070A Discharge Chute Assembly (50 & 54” Deck) 634-04293 Wheel Assembly (42” Deck) 634-04128 Wheel Assembly (50”...

  • Page 36: 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 37 Notes...

  • Page 38: Warranties

    1. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below.
  • Page 39 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 outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.

  • Page 40: Mtd Llc, P.o. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio

    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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