Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet Pro Z 500 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs
you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.
Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine,
carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so
could result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time. Review this manual frequently to familiarize
yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please be aware that
this Operator's Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this
manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change
product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Contents of Carton
• Zero-Turn Tractor (1)
• Seat Mounting Hardware (1)
• Engine Operator's Manual (1)
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several
models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not
all features in this manual are applicable to all
tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ
from yours.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or
right side and front or back of the machine are
from the operating position only. Exceptions, if
any, will be specified.
Tractor Preparation
TOOLS NEEDED: Safety glasses, leather gloves, wire
cutters.
1. Remove the upper crating material from
the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie
straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
2. Use the deck lift pedal (a) to raise the deck
to its highest position and secure in place
with the clevis pin (b) attached to the
tractor. See Figure 2-1.
(b)
Figure 2-1
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• Steering Wheel (1)
• Battery Installation Hardware (1)
3. The two hydrostatic transmissions are
equipped with a bypass valve that will allow
you to manually move the tractor short
distances.
4. Engage the transmission bypass valves by
pulling the bypass lever (a) outward then
upward and all the way back. See Figure 2-2.
(b)
(a)
5. Carefully roll the tractor off the shipping
pallet.
6. To release the bypass lever (a), push the
lever forward.
7. To engage the parking brake, pull back
completely on the parking brake lever.
8. Cut any wire ties holding the chute deflector
up and discard any packing material.
If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power rating of
the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.opei.org or the engine
manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your
local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. We want to ensure your
complete satisfaction at all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are
observed from the operating position.
(a)
Figure 2-2
Warning! Do not tow the tractor,
even with the bypass valves
engaged. Serious transmission
damage will result from doing so.
• Seat Tilt Knob Assembly & Hardware Pack (1)
• Tractor Operator's Manual (1)
Position Roll Over Protective System (ROPS)
1. Remove the cotter pin (a) from the locking
pin (b), slide the locking pin (b) out of the
ROPS on the left and right side of the ROPS.
See Figure 2-3.
(b)
Figure 2-3
2. Move the upper ROPS section to the fully
upright position, insert the locking pins (b)
and secure in place with the cotter pins (b).
See Figure 2-3.
2
(a)