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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
RZT S Series Tractor
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-09702
2.4.14

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL RZT S Series Tractor WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    To The Owner Thank You Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing maintain your machine.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    Important 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 4 Slope Operation A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes roads and while not cutting grass.
  • Page 5 Service Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the Safe Handling of Gasoline: presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Periodically check to make sure the blades come to According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, do not stop within the this time frame, your machine or 270 hours of operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—...
  • Page 8 2 — S ection peration racticeS...

  • Page 9: Assembly & Set Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor Steering Wheel Column features may vary by model.
  • Page 10 Steering Wheel Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cover to remove the hardware. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the hex screw.
  • Page 11 Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Fuel Fill-Up WARNING! Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank Never operate the mower deck (beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel without the chute deflector installed and in the tank reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT down position.

  • Page 12: Controls & Features

    Controls & Features Brake Pedal Forward Drive Pedal Reverse Drive Pedal Parking Brake/Cruise Control Lever Steering Wheel Deck Lift Handle Deck Height Inde x Seat Adjustment Lever Throttle Control LCD Service Minder and Hour Meter Choke Control PTO Knob Cup Holder Fuel Tank Cap Ignition Switch Module Storage Tray...
  • Page 13 Fuel Tank Cap LCD Service Minder & Hour Meter When the ignition key is rotated The fuel tank cap is located on the left console. Turn the fill cap out of the STOP position but to remove. Always re-install the fuel cap tightly onto the fuel tank not into the START position, the after removing.

  • Page 14: Throttle Control

    Throttle Control WARNING! Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage PTO, set parking The throttle control is located on the RH console to the brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent left of the hour meter/indicator panel. When set in a given unintended starting.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation General Safety Before Operating Your Tractor • RECEIVE INSTRUCTION — Entirely read this operator’s • Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk to familiarize yourself with the operation of all the INJURY or DEATH.

  • Page 16: Starting The Engine

    Starting the Engine NOTE: Do NOT leave the throttle/choke control (if equipped) or the choke (if equipped) in the CHOKE position while WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety operating the tractor. Doing so will result in a “rich” fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    Driving The Tractor To travel in reverse, check that the area behind is clear then slowly push forward on the reverse drive pedal with the WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed ball of your foot (NOT your heel) until the desired speed is and sudden stops.
  • Page 18 • Always operate the tractor with the throttle in the FAST Press the REVERSE PUSH BUTTON (Orange, Triangular position while mowing. Button) at the top, right corner of the key switch module. The red indicator light at the top, left corner of the key •...

  • Page 19: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours to Storing Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as Necessary) Lube Pedal Pivot Points Grease Front Castings NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
  • Page 20 Cleaning the Tractor If storing the tractor for 30 days or more: To prevent gum deposits from forming inside Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off the engine’s carburetor and causing possible promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be fins of the engine, the transmission’s cooling fan or on any other either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be...
  • Page 21 Steering Supports Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface. Under the frame of the tractor there are two grease fittings for After cleaning your deck, return to the operator’s position the steering supports.
  • Page 22 Adjustments Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information information regarding tire pressure.
  • Page 23 Setting the Deck Wheels Adjusting the Rollers (50” & 54” Decks) Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably To adjust the rollers proceed as follows: pavement, and proceed as follows To change the height of the rollers, remove the bow-tie Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing cotter pin and slide the J-hook out until the end is out of the deck lift handle in the normally desired mowing height...

  • Page 24: Service

    Service Charging the Battery NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may been stored for a period of time.

  • Page 25: Deck Removal

    Deck Removal While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rolls off the pulley. Refer to Figure 7-4. 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: Replacing The Belt

    Locate the LH and RH deck release pins on each side of the Sitting behind the tractor, facing forward, make certain the deck. Pull the release pins outward and release the deck belt is not twisted; then reach beneath the tractor to grasp from the LH and RH deck lift arms.
  • Page 27 46” Deck Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck idler arm. See Figure 7-8. Do not lose any of the hardware Removal).
  • Page 28 Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3 Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. with the “V” side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the and reinstall the belt covers.
  • Page 29 Changing the Spindle Assembly To reinstall the blades, reverse the above process and tighten nut to 70-90 lb. ft. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the Removal). bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvanic action.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and spindle. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Uneven cut 1. Deck not leveled properly. 1. Perform side-to-side deck adjustment. 2. Dull blade. 2.

  • Page 31: Accessories

    Attachments & Accessories The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your RZT L tractor. See your dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Part No. Part 19B70020OEM 42” & 46” Bagger Kit 19B70004OEM 50”...

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT-S42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT-S46 954-05008 Deck Belt, RZT-S50 954-04329 Deck Belt, RZT-S54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S42 942-04244A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S46 942-04053C 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S50 742-05056 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-S54 918-04822A Spindle Assembly, RZT-S42 918-05078...
  • Page 33 Component Part Number and Description 631-04288 Chute Deflector, RZT-S42 & RZT-S46 631-05162 Chute Deflector, RZT-S50 & RZT-S54 634-04293 Wheel Assembly, RZT-S42 634-04128 Wheel Assembly, RZT-S46 & RZT-S50 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assembly 9 — R ection eplacement aRtS...

  • Page 34: Emissions Control Warranty Statement

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system (ECS) warranty on your 2013-2014 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 35 Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the ultimate purchaser will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim.

  • Page 36: Warranty (Canada)

    For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 37: Warranty (U.s.)

    THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.
  • Page 38 Notes...

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