Brake Pedal; Seat Adjustment Lever; Ignition Switch - Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ Operator's Manual

Deck Height Index
The deck height index consists of several holes
located on the front of the RH console. Each hole
corresponds to a 1⁄ 4 " change in the deck height
position ranging from 1" at the lowest notch to 5"
at the highest notch. The highest notch is also the
transport position and the lowest position is the
deck removal/installation position.
NOTE: Do not cut grass in the deck
removal/installation position. Doing so is
detrimental to the belt life.
Deck Lift Handle
The deck lift handle is located on the front of the RH console, and
is used to raise and lower the mower deck.
Depress the button on the end of the handle and push downward to
lower the deck, or pull upward to raise the deck. When the desired
height is attained, secure the pin in the desired index hole and release
the button on the handle.
NOTE: Make certain the deck is secured and the pin is fully
inserted into the deck height index. The pin is keyed to
help keep it in place and fits into the slotted holes on the
deck height index.
NOTE: The deck lift handle must always be above the pin,
never hang the deck lift handle from the pin when mowing.

Brake Pedal

The brake pedal is located on the left
front side of the running board. The
brake pedal can be used for sudden
stops or setting the parking brake.
NOTE: The brake pedal must be fully depressed to activate the
safety interlock switch when starting the rider.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is located on the LH console
to the right of the operator's seat. The ignition
switch has three positions as follows:
STOP — The engine and electrical system is
turned off.
RUN — The tractor electrical system is energized.
START — The starter motor will turn over the engine. Release
the key immediately when the engine starts
NOTE: To prevent accidental starting and/or battery
discharge, remove the key from the ignition switch when
the tractor is not in use.
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Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
The PTO switch is located on the RH console to
the left of the hour meter/indicator panel.
The PTO switch operates the electric PTO
clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine
crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to
engage the PTO clutch, or push the knob
downward to disengage the clutch.
The PTO switch must be in the "disengaged"
position when starting the engine.
Transmission Bypass Rods
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just inside
each rear wheel.
When engaged, the two rods open a bypass within the
hydrostatic transmissions, which allows the tractor to be pushed
short distances by hand. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section
for instructions on using the bypass feature.
CAUTION:
Never tow your tractor. Towing the
tractor with the rear wheels on the ground may
cause severe damage to the transmissions.
Cup Holder
The cup holder is located to the left of the operator's seat on the
LH console.

Seat Adjustment Lever

The seat adjustment lever is located below the front/right of the
seat. The lever allows for adjustment forward or backward of
the operator's seat. Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for
instructions on adjusting the seat position.
Fuel Tank Caps
The fuel tank caps are located near the middle of the RH and LH
console. Turn the fill cap to remove. The fuel cap is tethered to the
tractor to prevent its loss. Do not attempt to remove the cap from
the tractor. Fill tank to the bottom of the filler neck, allowing some
space in the tank for fuel expansion. Do not overfill the tank.
Push the cap downward on the fuel tank fill neck and turn
clockwise until it clicks to tighten. Always re-install the fuel cap
tightly onto the fuel tank after removing.
WARNING!
Never fill the fuel tank when the
engine is running. If the engine is hot from recently
running, allow to cool for several minutes before
refueling. Highly flammable gasoline could splash
onto the engine and cause a fire.
Fuel Level Windows
The fuel level windows are located on the outside of the LH and
RH consoles and shows the level of fuel in the gas tank.