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Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES
AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
P. O. Box 1386, 97 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J1
ZERO TURN TRACTOR

Model Numbers

ZT 42 w/42" Mower Deck
ZT 50 w/50" Mower Deck
769-02895A
(4/08)

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  • Page 1: Model Numbers

    Operator’s Manual ZERO TURN TRACTOR Model Numbers ZT 42 w/42” Mower Deck ZT 50 w/50” Mower Deck IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. P. O. Box 1386, 97 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 769-02895A (4/08)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............4 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS ................... 7 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT ......................9 TO THE OWNER........................9 SLOPE GAUGE ........................10 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................ 11 SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................
  • Page 3 The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery, POSITION DRIVE CONTROL LEVERS with the positive battery cable factory connected. The The drive control levers are unfastened from their re- negative cable must be connected. spective pivot brackets and lowered for shipping pur- poses.

  • Page 4: Important Safe Operation Practices

    IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out impor- low all instructions in this manual before attempting to WARNING: tant safety instructions which, if not followed, operate this machine. Failure to comply with these in- could endanger the personal safety and/or structions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    25. Disengage all attachment clutches, set parking attachments. These can change the stability of the brake to the ’ON’ position and move the RH and machine. LH drive levers fully outward to the neutral position 6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and before attempting to start engine.
  • Page 6 2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. the machine. Children 14 years old and over k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free should read and understand the operation of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. instructions and safety rules in this manual and Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any should be trained and supervised by a parent.
  • Page 7 11. Grass catcher components and the discharge A spark arrester for the muffler is available through cover are subject to wear and damage which could your nearest engine authorized service dealer. expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Do not modify engine For safety protection, frequently check compo- To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine...

  • Page 8: Customer Support

    Copy the model number here: XXX-XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Copy the serial number here: CUB CADET CANADA KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information.

  • Page 9: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)
  • Page 10 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Seen) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch Throttle Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Choke Control—Model ZT50 ONLY G.
  • Page 11 NOTE: NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch REAR indicate that position on the tractor when when the tractor is not in use. facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Operation

    52, 100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will flash as K. Fuel Tank Cap described for five minutes every time the trac- The fuel tank cap is located at the rear of the LH tor’s engine is started during this maintenance console.
  • Page 13 • Model ZT42 ONLY — When starting the engine, M. Throttle Control push the control handle fully forward into the The throttle control is located on the LH console to "CHOKE" position. See Figure 8. After starting the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given and warming the engine, move the control handle position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
  • Page 14 SECTION 2: OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. carefully. It has been prepared to help you Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH.
  • Page 15 • The safety interlock system will shut off the • Model ZT50 ONLY engine if the operator leaves the seat with the 1. Pull the choke control knob upward to the full PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking choke position. NOTE: If the engine is warmed brake is engaged.

  • Page 16: Section 3: Adjustments

    • Place the throttle control lever in the slow (idle) COLD WEATHER STARTING position. Run the engine for a short time to let When starting the engine at temperatures near or engine speed stabilize at the idle speed. below freezing, ensure the correct viscosity motor oil is used in the engine and the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 17 • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward in the neutral position. See Figure 10. DRIVING FORWARD Faster Control Lever Moved Inward and in Neutral Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 Figure 10 • To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward to attain the desired speed, or move the NOTE: If the control levers are not even in the neutral levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor.
  • Page 18 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control IMPORTANT: Always maintain your grasp on the lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 13. drive control levers. Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral. FORWARD RIGHT TURN Turning While Driving Rearward •...
  • Page 19 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR • Move both drive control levers to the neutral WARNING: When executing a zero turn, position to stop the motion of the tractor. tractor MUST STOPPED. • Push switch downward Executing a zero turn while the tractor is disengaged position.
  • Page 20 USING THE MOWER DECK IMPORTANT: When stopping the tractor for any reason while on a grass surface, always: WARNING: Make certain the area to be • Place the shift lever in neutral, mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, • Engage the parking brake, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the rotating blades.
  • Page 21 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS • Insert the hex screw w/washer through the ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT control lever slot and the pivot bracket.Thread the • To adjust the position of the seat, move and hold flange lock nut onto the screw, but do not tighten the seat adjustment lever toward the left.

  • Page 22: Section 4: Maintenance

    SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can WARING be found in the engine manual. Follow those instruc- tions for performing engine maintenance. • Battery posts, terminals and related accessories Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve contain lead and lead compounds.

  • Page 23: Section 5: Mower Deck

    • Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor. • Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although the tractor may start, the engine charging Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the system may not fully recharge the battery. reverse order.
  • Page 24 USING THE TRANSMISSION BYPASS RODS TRACTOR CREEPING If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle to move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmis- and the drive control levers are opened out in the sions are equipped with bypass rod that will allow you neutral position.
  • Page 25 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip, the drive belt levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as must be replaced.
  • Page 26 TRACTOR STORAGE Emptying the fuel system: • Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor If your tractor is not going to be operated for an fuel consumption with the goal of running the extended period of time (thirty days to approximately fuel tank empty.
  • Page 27 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch • Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the (ZT42) and 50-inch (ZT50) mower decks. upper position that allows for the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and DECK REMOVAL...
  • Page 28 • Slide the deck forward so that the deck front • Route the backside of the belt around the fixed hanger rod can be lifted out of the two slots of the idler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 27. front deck bracket.
  • Page 29 - Retighten the hex cap screw on the right deck LEVELING THE MOWER DECK hanger bracket when proper adjustment is When leveled correctly the mower deck should be achieved. level side to side, and should be approximately a 1/8 to 1/4 inch lower in the front of the deck. •...
  • Page 30 • From the front of the tractor, loosen the outer • With the deck set at the desired height, check the nuts on the deck front hanger rod, and turn them distance between the gauge wheels and the away from the inner nuts. See Figure 32. ground.
  • Page 31 • Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. push the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades evenly so the left end of the 42" mower deck, or onto one of that the blades remain balanced and the same angle the deck wash nozzles at either end of the 50"...
  • Page 32 DECK LUBRICATION REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer • After every 10 hours of operation and/or before to Deck Removal on page 28). putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate spindle assemblies with •...

  • Page 33: Section 6: Trouble Shooting

    SECTION 6: TROUBLE SHOOTING 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.

  • Page 34: Section 7: Replacement Parts

    SECTION 7: REPLACEMENT PARTS NOTE: Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www.mtdcanada.ca or phone (800) 668-1238 to purchase a Parts Manual. Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready. These can be found on the model plate located under the seat. This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models.

  • Page 35: Section 8: Warranty

    The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in the use or exposure.

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