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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.
Printed In USA
769-10479A
2.20.15

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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 Tractor Preparation Steering Wheel Column The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the Place the steering column in one of the two positions and...
  • Page 10 Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the steering wheel and secure with the hex screw. See Figure 3-3. Steering Wheel Cover Hex Screw Steering Wheel Belleville Washer Shoulder Screws Flange Lock Nuts Steering Wheel Column Figure 3-5 NOTE: Be sure to push the excess wire from the wire harness into the seat box hole before continuing.

  • Page 11: Deck Lift Lever In The Normally Desired Mowing Height Setting

    Setting the Front Gauge Wheels WARNING! Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows: Check the tire pressure, make sure the pressure is correct...

  • Page 12: Figure 3-1

    Connecting the Battery Cables Adjusting the Seat CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever up. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories then release the adjustment lever.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19 • 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 20: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Schedule Before After First Every 10 Every 25 Every 50 Every 100 Prior to Engine Each use 5 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Storing Manual Check & Clean Engine Cooling Fans for Debris Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean Battery Terminals Grease All Lubrication Points...

  • Page 21: Hydrostatic Transmission

    NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
  • Page 22 Lubrication Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of your deck surface. See Figure 6-2. WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with grease fittings.
  • Page 23 Pivot Points & Linkage Leveling the Deck (Front-to-Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 24 for and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. information regarding tire pressure.
  • Page 24 Deck Wheels Clean the engine and the entire riding mower thoroughly. NOTE: Use of a pressure washer or garden hose is not WARNING!: Keep hands and feet away from the recommended to clean your riding mower. They may discharge opening of the cutting deck. cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.

  • Page 25: 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 26 Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

  • Page 27: Deck Installation

    Deck Installation Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Slide the deck lift rod out of the Install the deck on the tractor as follows: front hanger bracket. Place the deck lift handle in the highest mowing position See Figure 7-3.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Belt

    Replacing the Belt Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 54” Decks Spindle Pulley Removal). Loosen, but do not remove the hardware on the right and left idler pulley. Refer to Figure 7-8 for 42” decks, Figure 7-9 Spindle Pulley for 46”...
  • Page 29 Mower Blade Care Changing the Transmission Drive Belt WARNING! Several components must be removed and special tools used in Before performing any maintenance, order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.

  • 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: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 954-04033A Deck Belt, RZT-42 954-04325 Deck Belt, RZT-46 954-05008 Deck Belt, RZT-50 954-04329A Deck Belt, RZT-54 954-04317A Drive Belt 942-04312 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-42 942-04244A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-46 942-04053C 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-50 742-05056A 2-in-1 Blade, RZT-54 918-07087 Spindle Assembly, RZT-42 918-05078A...
  • Page 32 Component Part Number and Description 631-04354A Chute Deflector, RZT-42 & RZT-46 631-09697 Chute Deflector, RZT-50 631-05168B Chute Deflector, RZT-54 634-04293-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT-42 & RZT-46 634-04128-0931 Wheel Assembly, RZT-50 & RZT-54 634-04711 Caster Wheel Assembly KH-12-050-01-S Oil Filter KH-12-132-02-S Spark Plug KH-25-050-22-S1 Fuel Filter (RZT 42/46/54) KH-24-050-13-S Fuel Filter (RZT 54) KH-32-083-09-S1 Air Filter &...

  • Page 33: 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 2014-2015 small off-road equipment (outdoor equipment).
  • Page 34 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 35: 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 36: 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 37 Notes...

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