Z-Force Model Lineup - Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual

Z Force
14.28. Inspect and gap (or replace) the spark plugs
prior to installation.
14.29. Spark plugs: Champion RC8Y or equivalent,
gapped to .030" (.75mm).
14.30. Oil capacity: 1.6 U.S. qts. (1.5L) without filter
replacement. Use 1.8 U.S. qts. (1.7L) with filter
replacement.
14.31. Oil type: API Service Classification SF, SG, SH,
or SJ.
14.32. Oil viscosity: SAE30 will be suitable for most
operating conditions (32 deg.f. to 90 deg.f.).
Where temperatures exceed 100dg. f. SAE40 is
an acceptable alternative (68 deg. f. and up). If
multi-grade oils are used, an increase in oil con-
sumption is to be expected, and the oil must be
checked more frequently.
15. THE Z-FORCE MODEL LINE-UP
15.1. There are three engine and deck combinations
available on the Z-Force for 2004.
See Figure 15.1.
• 42" two blade cutting deck with an 18.5 H.P.
Briggs and Stratton Intek single cylinder engine
• 44" three blade cutting deck with a 20 H.P.
Briggs and Stratton Intek V-twin engine
• 48" three blade cutting deck with a 22 H.P. Brigs
and Stratton Intek V-twin engine.
Figure 15.1
15.2. We have chosen to cover some service informa-
tion that applies to the Kawasaki engine offered
the 2003 Z-Force because it is likely to be less
familiar to technicians than the Briggs and Strat-
ton products.
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15.3. The cutting decks are all similar to those offer
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elsewhere in the Cub Cadet model line, with the
exception of the mounting method and drive ori-
entation (front Vs. rear engine). See Figure 15.3.
Figure 15.3