Cub Cadet Z-48 Operator's Manual

CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019Printed In USAOperatOr’s ManualSafe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance •

10 Section 2— ASSembly & Set-Up2. Remove the two shoulder bolts and lock nuts in the seat Figure 3-3 Rotate the sea

11Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-UpConnecting the Battery CablesCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! c

Controls & Features412Index PlateDeck Lift PedalDrive PedalReverse PedalThrottle ControlFuel Tank CapSeat Adjustment LeverChoke ControlIgnitionSwi

13Section 4 — controlS & FeatureSPTO (Power Take-Off ) Switch

14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureSChoke ControlThe choke knob controls the position of the engine choke and is located on the RH console. Pull the

Operation515General Safety manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk 

16 Section 5— operationEngaging the PTO

17Section 5 — operation8. Allow the engine to run for a few minutes at mid-throttle before putting the engine under load. 

18 Section 5— operationDriving On Slopeswhere you may operate the tractor safely.WARNING!

Maintenance & Adjustments6Maintenance ScheduleBefore Each useEvery 10 HoursEvery 25 HoursPrior to StoringClean Battery TerminalsP PLube Front Cast

To The Owner12Safe Operation Practices ... 3Assembly & Set-Up ...

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentSb. Using a fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL® for storage  

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentSLubricationWARNING! brake, st

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentSDeck SpindleGrease fittings can be found on top of each spindle bolt. See 

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentSSetting the Deck WheelsMove the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as foll

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentSRear Deck RollersThe rear deck rollers can be placed in two positions. To change 

Se rvi ce7WARNING! parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to

Section 7— ServiceDeck RemovalRemove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: the e

Section 7 — Service5. After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward and hook the deck to the U-rod.6. 

Section 7— ServiceReplacing the Belt Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 26).2. Pull the four draw latches up

Section 7 — ServiceSharpening the Blades Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 26) then gently flip the deck ove

Important Safe Operation Practices23General Operation Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before atte

Troubleshooting830Problem Cause RemedyExcessive vibration  Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.  Tighten blade

Replacement Parts931Component Part Number and Description   

32 Section 9 — Replacement paRtSComponent Part Number and Description   

Attachments & Accessories1033Part No. Part 

FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmen

GDOC-100223 Rev. A 

CUB CADET LLCMANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE COMMERCIAL ZERO-TURN COMMERCIAL RIDING MOWERSCub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 4

4 Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.  Stop

5Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceSChildren Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Childr

6 Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceSGeneral Service Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains

7Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceSWARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and

8 Section 2 — Safe operation practiceS(OK) (TOO STEEP)USE THIS SLOPE GAUGE TO DETERMINEIF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION!To check the slope,

Assembly & Set-Up39Contents of Crate      