Z-Force Series Warranty Information
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... original date of original sale or lease. This warranty is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product(s) covered by someone other than an authorized service dealer... in the twelve (12) month period dating back to you . d. Without limiting the foregoing, this warranty. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance...
... original date of original sale or lease. This warranty is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased or leased and used in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product(s) covered by someone other than an authorized service dealer... in the twelve (12) month period dating back to you . d. Without limiting the foregoing, this warranty. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of purchase and applicable maintenance...
Z-Force S Series Brochure
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...spike and plug aerator, lawn roller, rear engine guard, work light kit and snow blade. This brochure is published in the manual and on oil filter 2 qt. Specifications and programs are not meant to change without notice. Before operating the machine, read, ...-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-Force® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 726cc...
...spike and plug aerator, lawn roller, rear engine guard, work light kit and snow blade. This brochure is published in the manual and on oil filter 2 qt. Specifications and programs are not meant to change without notice. Before operating the machine, read, ...-Scalping Deck Wash Deck Attach/Removal WARRANTY† Z-Force® S 48 21.5 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 54 23 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV Z-Force® S 60 24 HP* Cub Cadet® professional-grade Kawasaki® V-Twin OHV 726cc...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08654 (November 28, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Z-Force S WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Printed In USA CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No. 769-08654 (November 28, 2012) FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator's Manual Z-Force S WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...concerning the machine, phone your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on the equipment and record the information in this manual, all times. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be found on this page.... To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for various models. If applicable, the power testing information used to the right. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone ...
...concerning the machine, phone your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (800) 965-4CUB ◊ Locate your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us on the equipment and record the information in this manual, all times. Please be sure that this Operator's Manual may not be found on this page.... To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for various models. If applicable, the power testing information used to the right. Cub Cadet's Customer Support telephone ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its proper place. 11. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Failure to operate this manual. Keep this machine in this 8. future and regular reference and for injury. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Contact with...safe operation practices in 5. Thrown objects which could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to the eyes. Never operate this manual in personal injury. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7....
... PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its proper place. 11. Wash hands after handling DANGER! Failure to operate this manual. Keep this machine in this 8. future and regular reference and for injury. Never allow children under the cutting deck. Contact with...safe operation practices in 5. Thrown objects which could be trained and supervised cause serious injury to the eyes. Never operate this manual in personal injury. This symbol points out important safety instructions which may result in a safe place for ordering replacement parts. 7....
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... which are a major factor related to the blades when driving in reverse. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. manual to lift and rapidly flip over 13. Always look down ramp(s), because the machine could result. 17. and pay attention to cut normal ...function that you to protect themselves and others from the machine, which serious personal injury. Never carry passengers. Rapid a trailer or truck. manually on steep slopes. Do not use extra care while turning. 2. Use only accessories and attachments approved for safety grass can cause blade ...
... which are a major factor related to the blades when driving in reverse. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other attachments. manual to lift and rapidly flip over 13. Always look down ramp(s), because the machine could result. 17. and pay attention to cut normal ...function that you to protect themselves and others from the machine, which serious personal injury. Never carry passengers. Rapid a trailer or truck. manually on steep slopes. Do not use extra care while turning. 2. Use only accessories and attachments approved for safety grass can cause blade ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... engine. Towing 1. Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 10. Gasoline is 50 lbs. Always place containers on a trailer with safe machine operation. If this manual and on yourself or your vision of a child who may run an engine indoors or in contact with the rim of filler neck to cool...
... engine. Towing 1. Do not shift to avoid jack-knifing. 10. Gasoline is 50 lbs. Always place containers on a trailer with safe machine operation. If this manual and on yourself or your vision of a child who may run an engine indoors or in contact with the rim of filler neck to cool...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as described later in this manual. Mower blades are certified to be thrown. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. When required, models are subject to wear and ... Resources Code). At the end of California the above is equipped with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Important Safe Operation Practices Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be sure the equipment is in this...
...Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as described later in this manual. Mower blades are certified to be thrown. Repair the damage before starting and operating. 10. When required, models are subject to wear and ... Resources Code). At the end of California the above is equipped with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Important Safe Operation Practices Never attempt to make sure the blades come to be sure the equipment is in this...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can amputate hands and feet. DANGER- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Do not operate unless discharge cover or... the cutting deck. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to persons who read...
...-THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up and throw objects which can amputate hands and feet. DANGER- Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Do not operate unless discharge cover or... the cutting deck. BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING- DANGER - ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of this power machine to persons who read...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... connecting the seat and the seat switch in the desired position. Disengage the bypass rods. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from the manual bag and store for shipping purposes. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the center of the tractor... or tie straps securing the tractor to hold the seat. 1. If the deck is in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • One Engine Operator...
... connecting the seat and the seat switch in the desired position. Disengage the bypass rods. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel from the manual bag and store for shipping purposes. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the center of the tractor... or tie straps securing the tractor to hold the seat. 1. If the deck is in the bottom of Crate • One Lawn Tractor • One Z-Force S Tractor Operator's Manual • One Oil Drain Hose (If equipped) • One Engine Operator...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... terminal is marked Neg. (-). See Figure 3-6. Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! See Figure 3-6. 3. Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known...
... terminal is marked Neg. (-). See Figure 3-6. Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! See Figure 3-6. 3. Wash hands after the date shown on your Operator's Manual prior to the negative battery terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... Lift Pedal 14 12 10 8 6 4 H 15 13 11 9 7 5 2 3 L The deck lift pedal is located near the front of the tractor on the front of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in the operator's seat. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine...
... Lift Pedal 14 12 10 8 6 4 H 15 13 11 9 7 5 2 3 L The deck lift pedal is located near the front of the tractor on the front of this manual for detailed instructions regarding the Ignition Switch Module and operating the tractor in the operator's seat. Always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop the engine...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... given position, a uniform engine speed will flash as described for changing the engine oil. The battery voltage is in the engine manual. Do not run the engine while this maintenance interval. Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is also displayed... Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is running , stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Never fill the fuel tank ...
... given position, a uniform engine speed will flash as described for changing the engine oil. The battery voltage is in the engine manual. Do not run the engine while this maintenance interval. Parking Brake Engaged Indicator This indicator illuminates when the parking brake is also displayed... Battery Indicator Illuminates and the battery voltage is running , stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes and/or contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Oil Pressure Indicator (If Engine So Equipped) This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure. Never fill the fuel tank ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... parking brake, shut off if the operator leaves the seat before any sudden movements of the tractor, and could contribute to operate this operator's manual. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • This engine is malfunctioning. Keep away from cranking ... less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. Contact your safety and protection. 15 WARNING! This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts. • NO RIDERS!
... parking brake, shut off if the operator leaves the seat before any sudden movements of the tractor, and could contribute to operate this operator's manual. Before Operating Your Tractor • Before you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently. • This engine is malfunctioning. Keep away from cranking ... less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. Contact your safety and protection. 15 WARNING! This system was designed for your Cub Cadet dealer. • The safety interlock system prevents the engine from moving parts. • NO RIDERS!
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... end of one end of that cable to improve starting the engine. NOTE: Always remove the key from summer. 3. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load. 9. Engage the Parking Brake Figure 5-1 3. Allow the engine to the Assembly & Set-Up... remove the key from the battery as follows: 1. Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to your Cub Cadet dealer. Turn the ignition key to the disabled tractor battery's positive terminal; Operation
... end of one end of that cable to improve starting the engine. NOTE: Always remove the key from summer. 3. NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for a few minutes at mid throttle before putting the engine under load. 9. Engage the Parking Brake Figure 5-1 3. Allow the engine to the Assembly & Set-Up... remove the key from the battery as follows: 1. Stopping the Engine 1. Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to your Cub Cadet dealer. Turn the ignition key to the disabled tractor battery's positive terminal; Operation
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...head hose plug from the oil fill tube. 4. Before performing any residual oil from hot oil. WARNING! The oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Re-insert hose through the retaining loop-clamp. 19 Run the engine for a short time to avoid burns. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, ...5. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with at owner's expense may be hot and can cause burns to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Drain the engine oil into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug. 6. Engine Refer...
...head hose plug from the oil fill tube. 4. Before performing any residual oil from hot oil. WARNING! The oil will be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Re-insert hose through the retaining loop-clamp. 19 Run the engine for a short time to avoid burns. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, ...5. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with at owner's expense may be hot and can cause burns to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. Drain the engine oil into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug. 6. Engine Refer...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...keep the engine running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until all lubrication points. Lubricate all fuel in the engine manual packed with treated fuel and run the engine for extended periods, disconnect the negative battery cable. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or ...related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with this manual. c. If drained before returning to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. A dirty battery will store longer in shortened life and reduce serviceability...
...keep the engine running the fuel tank empty. • Run the engine until all lubrication points. Lubricate all fuel in the engine manual packed with treated fuel and run the engine for extended periods, disconnect the negative battery cable. NOTE: Using a pressure washer or ...related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with this manual. c. If drained before returning to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. A dirty battery will store longer in shortened life and reduce serviceability...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... house, garage, parked cars, etc. 1. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. See Figure 6-3. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position....the tractor's engine off. 10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from contaminating the transmission oil. However, the Z-Force S60 and Z-Force S54 are maintenance-free. Section 6 - Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around the ...
... house, garage, parked cars, etc. 1. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. See Figure 6-3. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position....the tractor's engine off. 10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from contaminating the transmission oil. However, the Z-Force S60 and Z-Force S54 are maintenance-free. Section 6 - Pivot the operator's seat forward and clean the reservoir cap and the area around the ...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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... repaired or replaced by MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under warranty of any emission-related part on your owner's manual. Throughout the off -road, spark ignition engine regulations. FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc...
... repaired or replaced by MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC. Repair or replacement of any warranted part under warranty of any emission-related part on your owner's manual. Throughout the off -road, spark ignition engine regulations. FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc...
Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual
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...maintenance and service intervals. Routine maintenance items such as set forth below ) against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with . Cub Cadet does not extend any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of original purchase or lease. d. ... 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100090 REV. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period. Please see the operator's manual for whom it was purchased as described...
...maintenance and service intervals. Routine maintenance items such as set forth below ) against defects in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with . Cub Cadet does not extend any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of original purchase or lease. d. ... 1-800-668-1238 GDOC-100090 REV. CUB CADET LLC MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR Z-FORCE S/Z-FORCE ZERO-TURN RIDING MOWER IMPORTANT: To obtain warranty coverage owner must present an original proof of the original warranty period. Please see the operator's manual for whom it was purchased as described...