Cub Cadet RZT 54 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-UpPosition Drive Control leversThe drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping purposes. The hex scr

11Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-UpLower Deck Discharge Chute DeflectorWARNING! Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and

Controls & Features412Deck HeightIndexDeck LiftHandleRH DriveControl LeverLH DriveControl LeverSeat Adjustment LeverHour Meter/Indicator PanelFuel

13Section 4 — controlS & FeatureSFuel Tank CapThe fuel tank cap is located near the middle of the LH console. Turn the fill cap approximately ⁄

14 Section 4— controlS & FeatureSThrottle Control (If so equipped)The throttle control is located on the RH console to the left of the hour meter/

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

Section 5— operation16Starting the EngineWARNING! This tractor is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for the protection of the operator.

Section 5 — operation 17Practice Operation (Initial Use)type riding tractor. Althou

Section 5— operation184. lever to the neutral position, while moving the other control le

Section 5 — operation 19Turning While Driving RearwardTo turn the tractor while driving rearward, move the control levers as necessary so that one lev

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

Section 5— operation20Stopping the Tractor Move both drive control levers to the neutral position to stop the motion of the tractor.2. 

Section 5 — operation 21Checking the Safety Interlock CircuitsPeriodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly. If

Maintenance & Adjustments622Maintenance ScheduleBefore Each useEvery 10 HoursEvery 25 HoursEvery 50 HoursEvery 100 HoursPrior to StoringCheck Eng

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS 23Tiresweekly. Keep the tires inflated to t

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS24Tractor StorageIf your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period of time (thirty days to ap

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS 25To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: If not already loose, loosen t

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS26Adjusting the Rear Deck Rollers (If so equipped)The rear deck rollers can be set in either the low or high p

Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS 27Off-Season StorageRiding Mower StorageIf your riding mower is not going to be operated for an extended per

Se rvi ce728Battery RemovalWARNING! accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.The ba

Section 7 — Service29Rolling the Belt off the PTO Pulley Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizon

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

Section 7— Service306. Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Slide the deck lift rod out of the

Section 7 — Service316. hardw

Section 7— Service324. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.5. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown 

Section 7 — Service33Mower Blade CareWARNING! 

Troubleshooting834Problem Cause RemedyExcessive vibration  Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 2. Damaged or bent cutting blade.  Tighten blade

Replacement Parts935Component Part Number and Description   

36 Section 9 — Replacement paRtSComponent Part Number and Description  

Attachments & Accessories1037The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT L tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer

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

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

CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL ZEROTURN “RZT” MOWERSCub Cadet LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019, Phone

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 Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expos

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        