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Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care • Replacement Parts • Attachments & Accessories
Safe Operation Practices • Set-up • Operation • Product Care • Replacement Parts and Accessories • Warranty
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Assembly & Set-Up • Controls & Operation • Product Care • Replacement Parts • Attachments & Accessories Safe Operation Practices • Set-up • Operation • Product Care • Replacement Parts and Accessories • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Pro Z Series 500/700/900 Steering Wheel...
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Page 2: Safe Operation Practices
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 3: Slope Operation
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 27. Do not attempt to mow unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry 4. Keep all movements on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the in speed or direction. - Page 4 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES TOWING 4. Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat when suspension seats are utilized, and therefore the seat-mounting base must be secured to its pivot 1. Do not tow heavy tow-behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart, lawn roller, means and the pivot means latched to the frame of the machine.
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Page 5: General Service
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES GENERAL SERVICE • The engine spark plug wire(s) is removed. • All connections to the negative terminal of the battery are removed. 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. •... -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS SPARK ARRESTOR This machine is equipped with an engine that is certified to federal EPA emission WARNING standards for non-road engines and equipment, and where applicable to California This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. - Page 7 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Symbol Description WARNING - AVOID FIRES - Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10” (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture), or piles of dry leaves. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before fueling or storing inside an enclosed garage or storage shed.
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Page 8: Contents Of Carton
SET-UP CONTENTS OF CARTON WARNING • Zero-Turn Mower (1) Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass valves engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so. • Steering Wheel (1) • Battery Installation Hardware (1) 3. Carefully roll the mower off the shipping pallet. •... -
Page 9: Steering Wheel
SET-UP STEERING WHEEL COLUMN 2. When both locking pins are secured in the ADJUSTMENT position, slowly lift and rotate the upper ROPS from the TRANSPORT (a) position, past the TRANSPORT The steering wheel column is tilted all the way down for shipping purposes. To WITH BAGGER (b) position and into the OPERATION (c) position (Figure 5). -
Page 10: Seat Adjustment
SET-UP 4. Insert the wiring harness (a) into the bottom of the seat (Figure 10). 7. Remove the seat tilt knob assembly from the bag and install (Figure 13). Figure 13 Figure 10 NOTE: Be sure to orient the recliner plate (a) and install the plastic washer (b), NOTE: When the wiring harness (a) is connected, be sure to push the excess wire spring washer (c) and metal washer (d) (Figure 13). -
Page 11: Seat Suspension
SET-UP Seat Suspension Check the results of any adjustments to the conditions described above. Repeat any adjustment procedures as required until all conditions are met. The mechanical suspension mechanism (500 and 700 series) incorporates weight/ ride adjustment controls for operators in the 125 to 275 lb weight range. Turn This machine is equipped with an adjustable seat, which includes a retractable seat the knob on the front of the seat clockwise to increase the weight capacity and belt assembly and an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS). -
Page 12: Inflation Pressure
SET-UP Seat Air Ride NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. (+) (a). The negative battery terminal is marked NEG. (–) (b) (Figure 21). The air ride (900 series) can be adjusted up or down using the height adjustment lever (a) on the front of the seat. -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION 2. Hydro-Gear Transmission (if equipped) - The transmission bypass rods (one for each RH and LH transmission) are located on the rear of the mower, below the engine. When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the mower to be pushed short distances by hand. - Page 14 OPERATION E. THROTTLE I. REVERSE DRIVE PEDAL Manual Throttle (if equipped) The reverse drive pedal is located on the right side of the mower, to the right of the forward drive pedal, along the running board. The throttle control is located on the RH console to the right of the Ground speed is also controlled with the reverse drive pedal.
- Page 15 OPERATION R. DECK HEIGHT INDEX V. STEERING COLUMN ADJUSTMENT LEVER The steering column adjustment lever is located on the right side of the steering column. To adjust the column pull up on the steering column adjustment lever and The deck height index consists of several holes located on the left of the foot move the steering column up into the desired position.
- Page 16 OPERATION 2. Move the ROPS into the desired position. The three positions are TRANSPORT 5. Check the transmission oil level. position, TRANSPORT WITH BAGGER position and OPERATION position (Figure 23 a. Parker Transmission (if equipped) - The transmission oil expansion on page 15).
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Page 17: Starting The Engine
OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE 2. Operator must be sitting in the mower seat with both drive control pedals in the neutral/start position. For throttle/choke or throttle/automatic EFI engines proceed below, for electronic 3. Engage the parking brake. throttle/EFI engines, skip ahead to the Electronic Throttle/EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) Engines section. - Page 18 OPERATION Driving the Mower Forward 4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch. WARNING NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent accidental Keep all movement of the drive pedals slow and smooth. Abrupt movement starting or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
- Page 19 OPERATION Driving the Mower in Reverse Stopping the Mower WARNING 1. Allow the forward and reverse drive pedals to return to the neutral position to stop the motion of the mower. Always look behind and down on both sides of the mower before backing up.
- Page 20 OPERATION Mower Cutting Blades 1. Use the deck lift pedal (a) or push down on the back of the electric deck lift switch (b) (if equipped) to raise the deck to its highest position, place the clevis pin (c) The blades normally factory installed on a mower afford the best grass cutting attached to the mower into the desired index hole on the deck height index, then performance on the majority of grasses and mowing conditions;...
- Page 21 OPERATION RECONFIGURABLE MOWER Discharge Inner Baffle Cutting Blades Gauge Wheels Front Roller Rear Rollers Baffle Standard set-up Installed Installed Hi-lift Low = 3 to 5” Low = 3 to 5” Low = 3 to 5” High = 1 to 2-1⁄2” High = 1 to 2-1⁄2”...
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Page 22: Product Care
PRODUCT CARE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the Maintenance Schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines only. WARNING Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for engine maintenance items listed in the Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all table below. - Page 23 PRODUCT CARE OIL CHART Number of Oil Points Description Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease or DAILY use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides Deck Suspension Pivots of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin and operate mower briefly to ensure that oil spreads evenly.
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Page 24: Storing The Mower
PRODUCT CARE • Clean around the exhaust manifold, fuses, all wiring and harnesses, muffler pipe, • Debris can accumulate anywhere on the mower, especially on horizontal surfaces. muffler shield, engine intake screens and cooling fins, etc (Figure 28). Additional cleaning may be necessary when mowing in dry conditions or when mulching. -
Page 25: Battery Information
PRODUCT CARE 4. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection • Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer, or container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil. coat the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion. - Page 26 PRODUCT CARE Using the Transmission Bypass Rods To check the transmission oil, locate the dipstick (a) on both the LH and RH transmission assemblies (Figure 36). WARNING Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass valves engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so. Full Hot Full Cold PARKER TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
- Page 27 PRODUCT CARE 1. Pivot the operator’s seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around WARNING the cap to prevent debris from contaminating the transmission oil. Check the oil level ONLY before starting the mower when the transmission 2.
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Page 28: Mower Storage
PRODUCT CARE Mower Storage 2. Turn the reservoir cap counterclockwise to remove, then check the oil level in the reservoir. Oil should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the oil level must NOT If your mower is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (30 days be above the “FULL COLD”... -
Page 29: Side-To-Side Leveling
PRODUCT CARE Removing the Mower from Storage FRONT-TO-BACK LEVELING 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the 1. Check the engine oil. engine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug 2. - Page 30 PRODUCT CARE 2. Remove the lock nut (a) securing one of the front gauge wheels (b) to the deck. 3. Start the disabled mower following the normal starting instructions previously Remove the front gauge wheel (b), hex screw (c) and spacer (d) (Figure 46). provided;...
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Page 31: Deck Removal
PRODUCT CARE Rear Tire Removal/Replacement 3. Using a 1/2” drive in the idler pulley bracket (a), turn the wrench towards the right of the mower and slide the PTO belt (b) off the PTO pulley (c) (Figure 49). 1. Remove the four lug nuts (a) to remove the tire (Figure 47). Figure 47 2. -
Page 32: Replacing The Blades
PRODUCT CARE Replacing the PTO Belt 6. Route the new belt (Figure 54). Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt. 1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section Replacing the Blades then remove it from around the PTO clutch (Figure 52). WARNING Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. -
Page 33: Sharpening The Blades
PRODUCT CARE 3. Secure the blade from turning clockwise when reinstalling the flange lock nut 6. Remove the hex flange bolts (a) and flat washers (b) securing the left and right (the opposite direction of blade removal). spindle pulleys (c) to the spindle assembly (d) (Figure 59). 4. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
PRODUCT CARE Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Mower Creeping Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the the mower’s transmission drive belt. See your authorized service dealer to have the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are in the neutral position. -
Page 35: Replacement Parts And Accessories
REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACEMENT PARTS ATTACHMENTS AND ACCESSORIES Part Number Description Part Number Description 954-04327 Deck Belt (54” Deck) 59A30060150 Triple Bagger 954-04319 Deck Belt (60/72” Decks) 59A30061150 54” Blower Kit 954-05127 PTO Belt (54” Deck) 59A30062150 60”... - Page 36 NOTES...
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- Page 38 CUB CADET LLC -- LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth herein is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to a new Cub Cadet® product (hereinafter “Product”) purchased and used in the United States and/or Canada to the Initial Purchaser (as defined herein). This limited warranty does not cover Emission Control Systems and is not a Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement, as defined by U.S.
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Page 39: Warranty & Service
LLC at P.O. Box 368023, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, PARTS AS IDENTIFIED. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, or log on to our Website at www.cubcadet.com. For Canada, contact MTD WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN... -
Page 40: Slope Gauge
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