Cub-cadet RZT42 User Manual Page 1

RZT 42OPERATOR’S MANUALIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYCUB CADET LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 [www.cubcade

10NOTE: References to LEFT, RIGHT, FRONT, andREAR indicate that position on the tractor whenfacing forward while seated in the operator’s seat. A. D

11WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank whenthe engine is running. If the engine is hotfrom recently running, allow to cool forseveral minutes before ref

12• Pull the control handle rearward to decrease theengine speed. • When starting the engine, push the controlhandle fully forward into the "CHO

13BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR• Before you operate the tractor, study this manualcarefully to familiarize yourself with theoperations of all the ins

14starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. Ifafter a few attempts the engine fails to start, donot keep trying to start it with the choke clos

15• Adjust the operator’s seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operatethe controls. See seat adjustment in theADJUSTMENTS section.

16- To turn to the right, move the right drive controllever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 12.Figure 12 • The greater the fore-to-aft distan

17Executing a Zero TurnWARNING: When executing a zero turn,the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.Executing a zero turn while the tractor ismoving can significa

18USING THE MOWER DECKWARNING: Make certain the area to bemowed is free of debris, sticks, stones,wire or other objects that can be thrownby the rota

19SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTSADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfortof the operator. To adjust the seat proceed

2TRACTOR PREPARATIONRemove the upper crating material from the shippingpallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac-tor to the pallet. Us

20SECTION 4: MAINTENANCEENGINE MAINTENANCEEngine maintenance procedures and schedules canbe found in the engine manual found at the back ofthis manua

21BATTERY REMOVALWARNING: Battery posts, terminals andrelated accessories contain lead andlead compounds. Wash hands afterhandling.The battery is loc

22• Refer to the "MOWER DECK" section later in thismanual for deck lubrication procedures.• Periodically lubricate all other pivot points w

23TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKINGIf the tractor tracks to one side with both drive controllevers fully forward, adjust the control levers asfollows:• Che

24TRACTOR STORAGEIf your tractor is not going to be operated for anextended period of time (thirty days to approximatelysix months), the tractor shou

25SECTION 5: MOWER DECKThis section contains removal, installation, adjust-ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inchmower deck. DECK REMOVALR

26• Route the backside of the belt around the fixedidler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 27.• Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet into the square hole ofth

27until rod just touches the front of the slot. Thenre-measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod asnecessary.• When the correct pitch of the deck is

28Mower Blade CareWARNING: Before performing any main-tenance, place the PTO switch in the“OFF” position, engage the parkingbrake lever, turn the ign

29REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (referto Deck Removal on page 25).• Remove the hex tapping screws securing

3WARNING• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to ca

30SLOPE GAUGE(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)15°SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLEA CORNER OF A BUILDI

31ENGINE MANUALThe Briggs & Stratton model 31F777-0318-E1 engine is used on this RZT model tractor. The following section is areproduction of the

413. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.14. Do not operate the machine while under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs.15. Watch for traffic w

55. Never allow children under 14 years old tooperate the machine. Children 14 years and overshould only operate the machine under closeparental super

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:RESIDENTIAL USE ONLYCOMMERCIAL USE VOIDS WARRANTYThe limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC wi

6SAFETY DECALS AND LABELSKeep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint-ed over or

7GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING – LOCATED IN CENTER OF SEAT BOX FRAMESAFETY DECALS AND LABELSHANDS AND FEET SAFETY GRAPHIC–LOCATED ON DEFLECTOR CH

8TO THE OWNERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has beenprepared in detail to h

9SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURESFigure 3 ABCDEFGHJKLMCNFN.M.L.K.J.A.B.C.D.E.F.H.Deck Height IndexRH and LH Drive Control LeversDeck Lift HandleIgni