Cub-cadet Z-Force Series User Manual

Service ManualIMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYPRINTED IN USA FORM NO.769-00967This Service Manual is not a substitute for

Z Force 66.5. Check the IHT (Integrated Hydrostatic transmis-sion) release the levers to be sure the transmis-sions are fully engaged. See Figure 6.5.

Z Force 76.16. To adjust the return-to-neutral mechanism, loosen the socket head cap screw that locks the indexing plate on the return-to-neutral mech

Z Force 86.27. Clamp the fingers on the return-to-neutral mech-anism so that they hold the tab on the control quadrant to the tab on the indexing plat

Z Force 9NOTE: Fill the IHT and check the fluid level through the vent port at the top off the housing.NOTE: The IHT may be spun with a drill motor an

Z Force 108. BRAKESNOTE: While the mower is in motion, all braking is performed dynamically through the hydraulic pumps and traction motors within the

Z Force 118.7. Check the brake lever mounting hardware. See Figure 8.7.8.8. Prior to adjustment, check the brake pawls and rotors. See Figure 8.8.•

Z Force 128.14. Move the parking brake lever to the OFF posi-tion. There should be roughly 1/16” clearance between the lowest tooth on each brake pawl

Z Force 139.3. To adjust the reverse switch bracket, loosen the machine screws that hold the reverse switch bracket to the control housing using a 5/1

Z Force 149.11. Test the operation of the mower and reverse safety circuits in a safe area before returning the unit to service. With the engine runn

Z Force 1510.2. The Parking Brake Switch is located on the right side of the control housing. It is accessible by removing the right side control con

Z Force 1610.7. Each park switch contains two sets of contacts. One set of contacts in normal closed (N.C.). The other set of contacts is normally o

Z Force 17• Terminal A: Yellow wire with black trace from relay #1, terminal E. When relay #2 is ener-gized, Terminal A has contact with Terminal E.

Z Force 1810.15.The PTO switch is located just behind the key switch.• Terminal A (Common) to G: Orange wire with white trace leads to parking brake s

Z Force 1910.19.Checking the out-put from the regulator / recti-fier, by probing the red wire with the red lead of a DVOM set to read D.C. voltage whi

Z Force 2011.3. Take note of or mark the orientation of the steer-ing bellcrank assemblies. See Figure 11.3.NOTE: The long arm of each bellcrank conn

Z Force 2111.10. Withdraw the shaft, catching the washers. Allow the bellcranks and steering link rods to hang down from the hydros. See Figure 11.10.

Z Force 2211.20. Loosen the bolts that hold the back of the gas tank to the frame at least three turns using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 11.20.11.

Z Force 2311.26. Note the orientation of the lift links, and pivot them to remove them from the arms on the lift shaft assembly. The slotted hole go

Z Force 2412.3. Lift the control housing over the brake lever, if working on the left side control console, and set it out of the way.NOTE: The thrott

Z Force 2513. PIVOT BAR13.1. Lift and safely support the Z-Force by the frame in front of the deck. See Figure 13.1.13.2. Wheel removal can be done wi

TABLE OF CONTENTS Deck Leveling... 1 Deck Removal

Z Force 2613.7. The bushings can be driven out and replaced if necessary. See Figure 13.7.13.8. The pivot bolt can be removed using a pair of 1 1

Z Force 2714. ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (KAWASAKI FH451V)14.1. The air filter cover is easily removed by releas-ing the cam action l

Z Force 2814.6. Set the governed idle to 1,550 R.P.M. using the screw at the lower right hand corner of the con-trol bracket. See Figure 14.6.14.7. Wi

Z Force 2914.13.Turn the engine off, and confirm correct choke adjustment. Remove the air filter cover and air filter to confirm that the choke plate

Z Force 3014.28.Inspect and gap (or replace) the spark plugs prior to installation.14.29.Spark plugs: Champion RC8Y or equivalent, gapped to .030” (.7

11. DECK LEVELING1.1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off engine, remove the key from ignition switch, disconn

Z Force 21.10. To do fore and aft pitch adjustment, align the blades front to back. See Figure 1.10.1.11. Measure blade height distance of the rear t

Z Force 32.10. Remove both front lift rods.2.11. Pull the J-pins outward to release rear deck lift hangers. Rotate the J-pins to lock them in the out

Z Force 44.5. Remove the spindle shaft and pulley from the spindle housing. See Figure 4.5.NOTE: If the spindle is to be removed from the deck, rather

Z Force 55.6. Clean and inspect all of the components. Replace any that exhibit wear or damage. Eval-uate the feasibility of repair versus complete