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Cub Cadet RZT 17 Operator's Manual

Rzt series tractor with 42" mower deck
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O
M
PERATOR'S
ANUAL
RZT SERIES
TRACTOR

Model Number

RZT 17
w/42" Mower Deck
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com]
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01124
(2/04)

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  • Page 1: Model Number

    Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. CUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcadet.com] PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TRACTOR PREPARATION ....................2 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ..............3 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS .................... 6 TO THE OWNER ........................8 CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION ..................8 RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION ........... 8 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES ................9 SECTION 2: OPERATION ....................

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
  • Page 4 III. CHILDREN 22. Use only accessories approved for this machine Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert by Cub Cadet. Read, understand and follow all to the presence of children. Children are often instructions provided...
  • Page 5 5. Never allow children under 14 years old to 8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, operate the machine. Children 14 years and over remove the wire from the spark plug and should only operate the machine under close thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

  • Page 6: Safety Decals And Labels

    SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint- ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. START REVERSE FORWARD NEUTRAL STARTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIRST-TIME OPERATORS To START, PARK BRAKE must be set.
  • Page 7 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING TO R ED U CE TH E R IS K O F IN JU R Y, D O N O T O PER ATE U N L ES S D IS CH AR G E CO VER O R GRASS CATCH ER IS IN ITS PR O PER PL ACE.

  • Page 8: To The Owner

    LEVEL SURFACE before pulling the transmission bypass rods to the engaged position (transmission disengaged). Your local authorized Cub Cadet dealer is interested in the performance you receive from your tractor, and with the maintenance needed to ensure the satisfactory operation of your tractor. The dealer has trained service personnel familiar with the latest servicing information, is equipped with the latest tools, and has a complete line of genuine Cub Cadet service parts which assure proper fit and high quality.

  • Page 9: Section 1: Controls And Features

    SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 Deck Height Index Storage Tray Deck Lift Handle Seat Adjustment Wing Knobs (Not Shown) RH and LH Drive Control Levers Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Hour Meter /Indicator Panel PTO Switch Throttle Control Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) Parking Brake Engagement Lever G.
  • Page 10 NOTE: START- The starter motor will turn over the engine. References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and Release the key immediately when the REAR indicate that position on the tractor when engine starts facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery A.
  • Page 11 Indicator and check for possible causes. Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected. NOTE: The oil pressure indicator may illuminate when the ignition switch is in the ON position, but should turn off when the engine is started.

  • Page 12: Section 2: Operation

    M. Throttle Control • When starting the engine, push the control handle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position. The throttle control is located on the LH console to See Figure 7. After starting and warming the the left of the operator’s seat. When set in a given engine, move the control handle rearward until position, a uniform engine speed will be maintained.
  • Page 13 If the interlock Parking Brake Engaged system should ever malfunction, do not operate the tractor. Contact your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from cranking or starting unless the RH and LH...
  • Page 14 Have the tractor discharge if the equipment is left unattended. inspected by your Cub Cadet dealer. PRACTICE OPERATION (INITIAL USE) COLD WEATHER STARTING Be sure to use the proper oil for the expected...
  • Page 15 • Adjust operator’s seat most comfortable position that allows you to operate DRIVING FORWARD the controls. See seat adjustment in the Faster ADJUSTMENTS section. • Release the parking brake. • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inward Slower in the neutral position.
  • Page 16 - 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 12. 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 17 Executing a Zero Turn STOPPING THE TRACTOR WARNING: When executing a zero turn, • Move both drive control levers to the neutral tractor MUST STOPPED. position to stop the motion of the tractor. Executing a zero turn while the tractor is •...
  • Page 18 If a safety circuit is mowed is free of debris, sticks, stones, not working as designed, contact you Cub Cadet wire or other objects that can be thrown dealer to have the tractor inspected. DO NOT operate by the rotating blades.

  • Page 19: Section 3: Adjustments

    SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT • Remove the two hex insert lock nuts securing the hex cap screws fastening the control lever to the The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfort control pivot bracket. Refer to Figure 19. of the operator.

  • Page 20: Section 4: Maintenance

    • Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut secur- be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer. ing the red positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS). GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION •...
  • Page 21 • Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the BATTERY MAINTENANCE front castor axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed grease after every 10 hours of service. at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free”...
  • Page 22 • Remove the internal cotter pin securing the ferrule to the transmission control arm and withdraw the ferrule. Wheel rotation should stop. If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Keyhole Slot • If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm.
  • Page 23 • Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right Transmission console. See Figure 24. Drive Pulley Idler Pulley Console Jam Nut Square Stop Bolt Drive Hole Belt Idler Bracket Pulley Engine Pulley Idler Brkt. Spring Figure 25 Figure 24 •...
  • Page 24 TRACTOR STORAGE • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into If your tractor is not going to be operated for an the carburetor. extended period of time (thirty days to approximately six months), the tractor should be prepared for stor- Emptying the fuel system: age.

  • Page 25: Section 5: Mower Deck

    SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust- ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inch Deck Lift Arm Rear Deck Hanger Bracket mower deck. DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: • Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.
  • Page 26 • Use the deck lift handle of the tractor to lower the deck lift arms into the slots of the rear deck hanger brackets. • Pull the deck support pins outward and maneuver the deck as necessary to align the holes in the deck lift arm with the pins.
  • Page 27 • Loosen the two hex jam nuts and turn them away from the backside of the front hanger rod bracket. Shoulder Screw Rear • If the front of the deck was too low, turn the hex Gauge flange nuts on the ends of the front hanger rod Wheel clockwise to raise the front of the deck.
  • Page 28 • Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on DECK LUBRICATION top of the spindle assembly when loosening the • After every 10 hours of operation and/or before hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate be placed between the deck housing and the the spindle assemblies with 251H EP grease or...

  • Page 29: Slope Gauge

    SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)

  • Page 31: Engine Manual

    Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and maintenance instructions pro- vided in the manual. However, if you experience any engine problems, or have any questions regarding your engine, contact your Cub Cadet dealer first.
  • Page 32 Operating & Maintenance Instructions Model Series Covered in This Manual Include Gasoline, Natural Gas and Liquid Propane Gas Engines 210000 280000 310000 Model Type Code Month Day Year Note: General Model Series numbers noted above are inclusive of the specific model number found on your engine.
  • Page 33 The Power That Works For You. Look For Relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index Information On Your Engine Emissions Label Engines that are certified to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must display information regard- ing the Emissions Durability Period and the Air Index.
  • Page 34 275935 BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE • Read entire Operating & Maintenance Instructions AND the instructions for the equipment this engine powers.* • Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or death. THE OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAIN SAFETY INFORMATION TO •...
  • Page 35 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable Gaseous fuels are extremely flammable and explosive. and readily form explosive air-vapor mix- tures at ambient temperatures. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. IF YOU SMELL GAS: •...
  • Page 36 SAFETY WARNING WARNING Running engines produce heat. Engine parts, Starting engine creates sparking. especially muffler, become extremely hot. Sparking can ignite nearby flammable gases. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Explosion and fire could result. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, •...

  • Page 37: Engine Information

    ENGINE INFORMATION 1. Oil drain 8. Fuel pump (if equipped) 2. Oil fill/Dipstick 9. In-line fuel filter (if equipped) 3. Rotating screen 10. Carburetor or LPG / NG Mixer 4. Air cleaner handle 11. Oil filter (if equipped) 5. Muffler/(Muffler guard, if equipped)/ 12.
  • Page 38 275935 SAE Viscosity Grades CAUTION: This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Check oil level before starting engine. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty. OIL CAPACITY °...

  • Page 39: Adding Fuel

    FUEL TYPE OF FUEL TO USE GASOLINE POWERED ENGINES NATURAL / LIQUID PROPANE GAS POWERED ENGINES • Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from • Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any particulate forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.

  • Page 40: Before Starting

    STARTING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH WARNING If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning light or stop the engine when • Do not use pressurized starting fluids. the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions •...
  • Page 41 STARTING ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER [1] Insert key and turn to START. CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting [2] Let engine warm up. cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one If choke equipped: Slowly adjust minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s toward RUN position.

  • Page 42: Changing Oil

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL Regular maintenance will improve the performance and Maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission extend the life of the engine. See any Authorized Briggs & control devices and systems may be performed by any Stratton Dealer for service. Use only genuine Briggs & nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.

  • Page 43: Air Cleaner

    MAINTENANCE AIR CLEANER CAUTION: Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. FLAT AIR CLEANER REMOVAL/ INSTALLATION [1] Pull up on air cleaner cover handle, and rotate toward engine. [2] Remove air cleaner cover.

  • Page 44: Oil Pressure

    MAINTENANCE HIGH FLOW AIR CLEANER MAINTENANCE Perform this maintenance every 25 hours or every season, WARNING clean more often under dusty conditions or when airborne debris is present. This filter is made of cotton, which is Never use motor oil, transmission fluid, WD40, or other different from a standard paper filter, therefore it MUST be oils.
  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE ENGINE AND ENGINE PARTS We recommend that you see an authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer for all maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts. If you perform any maintenance on the engine, first disconnect the spark plug wire WARNING from the spark plug, and disconnect the battery at the negative terminal (electric starter engines only) to prevent unintentional sparking.

  • Page 46: To Adjust Remote Throttle

    ADJUSTMENTS CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING WARNING The manufacturer of the equipment on which this engine is installed specifies top speed at which the engine will be operated. DO NOT EXCEED this speed. TO ADJUST REMOTE THROTTLE Differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load may require If the engine does not start or if it runs roughly, the remote minor carburetor adjustment.
  • Page 47 SERVICE & STORAGE PARTIAL LIST OF BRIGGS & STRATTON PARTS You may locate your nearest Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on our web site Models 280000, 310000 AVSE series www.briggsandstratton.com or in the “Yellow Pages” Extended Life SeriesE flat air cleaner cartridge 697153 directory under “Engines, Gasoline”...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the engine that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions stated below.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY COVERAGE IS APPLICABLE TO CERTIFIED ENGINES PURCHASED IN CALIFORNIA IN 1995 AND THERE- AFTER, WHICH ARE USED IN CALIFORNIA, AND TO CERTIFIED MODEL YEAR 1997 AND LATER ENGINES WHICH ARE PURCHASED AND USED ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES (AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2001 IN CANADA). The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S.
  • Page 50 • • • • • • • • • • • • INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES CORPORATION BRIGGS & STRATTON FAMILLE YBSXS.3192VA 274812 CE MOTEUR EST CONFORME AUX NORMES ANTIPOLLUTION 2000 – 2001 DE CALIFORNIE POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE ET AUX NORMES ENVIRONNEMENTALES AMÉRICAINES (EPA PHASE 2) POUR LES PETITS MOTEURS HORS ROUTE.
  • Page 52 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet Cub Cadet does not extend any warranty for products LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in sold or exported outside of the United States, its the United States, its possessions and territories.

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