Cub Cadet Z-Force S User 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 seat

11Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-UpConnecting the Battery CablesCALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories c

Controls & Features412IgnitionSwitchModuleHour Meter/Indicator PanelPTO SwitchIndex PlateDeck Lift PedalDrive PedalReverse PedalThrottle ControlFu

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— operationStarting the EngineWARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for the protection of the operator

17Section 5 — operationDriving The TractorWARNING! Avoid sudden starts, excessive speed and sudden stops.  Release the parking brake. Move the thr

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 & adjuStMentS4. If your engine has the oil drain hose setup in Fig. 6-2, see Oil FillerOi

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentSRemoving The Tractor From Storage Check the engine oil.2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentSCleaning the TractorAny fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off 

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS deck hanger link. See Fig. 6-7. AdjustmentGearH

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentSAdjusting the Belt TensionTo tighten or loosen the tension on the belt, tighten or loosen the jam nuts on the

Se rvi ce7WARNING! Before performing any service, place 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— Service6. Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-9. After routing the belt ⁄bracket

Section 7 — ServiceReplacing the BeltZ-Force 48 Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 24).2. Remove the hex was

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

Section 7— ServiceChanging the Spindle Assembly Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck Removal on page 25).2. Remove the hex was

Troubleshooting831Problem Cause RemedyExcessive vibration  Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.  Tighten blade

Replacement Parts932Component Part Number and Description   KM-49

33Section 9 — Replacement paRtSComponent Part Number and Description   

Attachments & Accessories1034Part No. Part 

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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTYOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONSMTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environment

GDOC-100223 Rev. AWARRANTED PARTS:The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such w

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

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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 practiceS Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five sec

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

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     