Cub Cadet Zero Turn ZTS2 Operator's Manual page 9

3. If necessary, securely connect the seat switch wiring harness
(a) to the seat switch (b). See Figure 5. Secure excess wire
away from pinch points before continuing.
(b)
(a)
Figure 5
NOTE: Tractor will not operate without the seat switch wiring
harness connected.
Steering Wheel (If necessary)
IMPORTANT! Do not use impact tools to install or remove the
steering wheel.
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel (a)
from beneath the steering wheel cover (b). Carefully remove
the cover by inserting a small, bladed screwdriver into one of
the three snap locations and slowly prying up on the steering
wheel cover (b) to remove the hardware. See Figure 6.
Figure 6
2. With the wheels of the machine pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel (a) over the steering shaft. See
Figure 6.
3. Place the Belleville washer (c) with the cupped side facing
inward over the steering wheel and secure with the hex lock
screw (d). See Figure 6.
4. Place the steering wheel cover (b) over the center of the
steering wheel (a), align the three snaps with the tabs in
the steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into
place. See Figure 6.
ASSEMBLY
(b)
(a)
(a)
(c) (d)
(b)
5. Proper steering column and seat adjustment will result in the
following (to adjust the seat, refer to Adjusting the Seat):
a. In the neutral position with hands on the steering wheel:
• Operator's upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
• Operator's forearms should be
approximately horizontal.
• Operator's back should stay in contact with the
seat back.
• Steering column should not contact operator's legs.
6. Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions
described above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as
required until all conditions are met.
Steering Wheel Column
INSTALLING THE TILT LOCKING CYLINDER
(IF NECESSARY)
1. Remove hardware from manual bag.
2. Sit in operator's seat.
3. With one hand, lift steering wheel column into a
raised position.
4. While holding steering wheel column in a raised position,
use other hand to raise tilt locking cylinder, aligning holes in
top of cylinder with holes in cylinder mounting plates on the
underside of the steering wheel column. See Figure 7.
5. Working from right to left, install flat washer and shoulder
screw through holes aligned in Step 4 and secure with hex
flange lock nut. Torque the shoulder screw to 120-144 in-lbs
(14-16 N-m). See Figure 7.
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Figure 7