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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Z-Force S
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.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-07672
(March 13, 2012)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Cub Cadet Zero-Turn Tractor. It was If applicable, the power testing information used to establish carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be properly operated and maintained. found at www.opei.org or the engine manufacturer’s web site. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade Slope Operation contact or thrown object injuries. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over 13. 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. require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roa
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Children Service 1. 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 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely you last saw them. flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasol
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3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to Do not modify engine complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway do not stop within the this time frame, your machine engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. with
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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— ROTATING BLADES Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
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8 Scetion 2 — Seaf o tioepnra p rcatiec S 15° dashed line Slope Gauge 15° Slope 15° Slope (OK) (TOO STEEP) Figure 1 Figure 2 USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Remove this page and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.) 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object (See Figure 1 and Figure 2 ). 4. Adjust gauge up or d
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator’s • One Engine Operator’s Manual Manual Steering Wheel Tractor Preparation 1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel 1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the steering wheel cover to rem
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2. Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat Adjusting the Seat pan as shown in Fig. 3-3. To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever to the left. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig. 3-5. Figure 3-3 3. Rotate the seat into position and secure the seat into place with the previously removed shoulder bolts and lock nuts.
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2. Install the hitch bracket and muffler mount bracket as Connecting the Battery Cables shown in Fig. 3-7 and secure with the hex flange screws CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! and flange lock nuts removed in step 1. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
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6 4 8 2 10 12 5 3 7 14 9 L 11 13 H 15 Controls & Features 4 Ignition Switch Parking Break Module Engagement Lever Hour Meter/ Indicator Panel PTO Switch Fuel Tank Cap Choke Control Index Plate Deck Lift Pedal Throttle Control Seat Adjustment Lever Drive Pedal Reverse Pedal Figure 4-1 NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, and REAR indicate that Ignition Switch Module position on the tractor when facing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. WARNING! Never leave a running Deck Lift Ped
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S W FAST Indicator Panel Features PTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch Battery Indicator The PTO switch is located on the LH console to the left of the operator’s seat. Illuminates and the battery voltage is displayed briefly when the ignition switch it turned to the “ON” position. The PTO switch operates the electric PTO clutch mounted on the bottom of the engine Illuminates to indicate the battery voltage has dropped below crankshaft. Pull the switch knob upward to 11.5 (+0.5/-1.0) volts. The bat
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Choke Control Steering Tilt Pedal The choke knob controls the position of the The steering tilt pedal is located at the bas of engine choke and is located on the RH console. the steering column. To increase or decrease CHOKE Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the the angle of the steering column press down on REVISIONS knob in to open the choke. the steering tilt pedal, move the steering wheel REV DESCRIPTION T00 Release For Tooling column to the desired position and release the p
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Operation 5 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. Allow only those who have become instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you competent in its usage to operate this tractor. operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • Before
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8. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid throttle Starting the Engine before putting the engine under load. WARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety 9. Observe the hour meter/indicator panel. If the battery interlock system designed for the protection of the indicator light or oil pressure light come on, immediately operator. Do not operate the tractor if any part of stop the engine. Have the tractor inspected by your Cub the interlock system is malfunctioning. Periodica
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Driving The Tractor Reverse Caution Mode The REVERSE CAUTION MODE position of the key switch module WARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed allows the tractor to be operated in reverse with the blades (PTO) and sudden stops. engaged. NOTE: Mowing in reverse is not recommended. 1. Release the parking brake. Move the throttle lever into the WARNING! Use extreme caution while operating FAST (rabbit) position. the tractor in the REVERSE CAUTION MODE. Always 2. To travel FORWARD, slowl
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• For best results it is recommended that the first two laps be Driving On Slopes cut with the discharge thrown towards the center. After the Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the discharge where you may operate the tractor safely. to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance to the lawn. WARNING! Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1⁄
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Before Every Every Prior Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours to Storing Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles P P Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as P P Necessary) Lube Deck Spindles P P Lube Pedal Pivot Points P P 3. If your engine has the oil drain valve setup shown if Fig. 6-1, Maintenance see the Oil Drain Valve section on page 20. WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, se
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4. If your engine has the oil drain hose setup in Fig. 6-2, see Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) the Oil Drain Hose section below. 1. Remove the hose from the retaining loop-clamp. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 2. While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil collection container, un
