Cub Cadet RZT 22- Manuals

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cub Cadet RZTDeck Leveling ............................................................................................................... 1PTO / Deck Belt Replacement ...................................................................................... 2Deck Removal ..................................

Page 5 - DECK LEVELING; Front deck hanger bracket; Cub Cadet RZT 22

1 617AA5A7P710 1D224G20073 2004 is the first year for the RZT. There are two mod-els RZT17 and RZT22. Now for the ‘05 model year is Kohler Command 19 HP model witha 50” deck. This series of riders has the unique feature of not hav-ing to reset the PTO switch if the end users tries to mow in reverse....

Page 6 - PTO / DECK BELT REPLACEMENT; The spindle covers do not need to be; DECK REMOVAL; Slide the deck out from underneath the unit.

2 2. PTO / DECK BELT REPLACEMENT 2.1. Insert a 1/2” breaker bar into the square hole in the tensioner arm located on top of the deck. See Figure 2.1. 2.2. Pivot the tensioner arm and pulley to slacken the belt. 2.3. Remove the belt from the two stationary idler pulleys and spindle pulleys. NOTE: The...

Page 7 - DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT; Idler arm; SERVICING ELECTRIC PTO CLUTCH; Lower the clutch off of the crankshaft.

3 4. DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT 4.1. Insert a 1/2” breaker bar into the square hole on the tensioner arm. 4.2. Pull the breaker bar to the right until it can be braced in position at the pivot point of the ten-sioner arm. See Figure 4.2. 4.3. Remove the belt from the transmission pulleys, tensioner pull...

Page 8 - Clutch adjustment can be done with the; TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT; Insure the lap bar control rods and brake; plate

4 5.6. Use a 9/16” socket to adjust the air gap on the clutch to between.010” and.015”. See Figure 5.6. NOTE: Clutch adjustment can be done with the clutch in the unit. If a new clutch is being put in the adjustment can be done on the bench. 6. TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT 6.1. Insert a 1/2” breaker bar...

Page 10 - STEERING LINKAGE: ADJUSTMENT

6 6.11. Remove the front transmission mounting bolt using a 1/2” wrench and a 1/2” socket. NOTE: Secure the transmission or use another technician to support the transmission while per-forming the next step. 6.12. Remove both transmission mounting bolts securing the transmission to the mounting brac...

Page 12 - Neutral adjustment screw

8 7.11. The socket head cap screws that secure the neutral return assemblies to the EZTs act as a travel stop at the EZT end of the linkage. The lap bar pivot brackets should contact the stop screws before the socket head cap screw con-tacts the end of the slot on the neutral bracket. See Figure 7.1...

Page 13 - PIVOT BAR; Caster

9 8. PIVOT BAR 8.1. Safely lift and support the front of unit. 8.2. Disconnect the - (negative) lead to the battery. 8.3. Using two 9/16” wrenches remove wheel assem-bly from caster bracket. See Figure 8.3. NOTE: Be careful not to drop spacers on both sides of wheel assembly. 8.4. Remove center whee...

Page 14 - SEAT REMOVAL; Seat spacer

10 8.8. Using a grease gun, fill the rest of the cavity AFTER final assembly. Filling before final assembly will allow the flange bearings to be pushed out. 8.9. Remove both hex cap screws securing the axle shaft to the frame. This will be done with a 3/4” wrench. See Figure 8.9. NOTE: Use removable...

Page 15 - CONSOLE REMOVAL

11 9.5. Disconnect wires from the seat safety switch. See Figure 9.5. NOTE: Failure to reconnect seat safety switch will cause unit not to run. Figure 9.5 Seat safety switch 10. CONSOLE REMOVAL The console needs to be removed to do many of the following procedures. Removing the right and left con-so...

Page 17 - BATTERY REMOVAL; Fuel pump

13 10.9. If any electrical connections are present discon- nect or remove switch from console. See Figure 10.9. NOTE: The throttle cable and choke knob does not need to be removed. The console can be flipped up on the unit and secured safely. NOTE: There is different throttle and choke cable routing...

Page 18 - Electrical connector

14 11.9. Remove right side console as per “ CONSOLE REMOVAL” of this manual. 11.10. With the right side console removed the battery will slip out the side easily. See Figure 11.10. 12. FUEL TANK REMOVAL 12.1. Perform the “SEAT REMOVAL” section of this manual. 12.2. Remove the battery per “ BATTERY R...

Page 19 - Control arm

15 12.6. Remove the left console as described in the “ CONSOLE REMOVAL ” section of this manual. 12.7. Rotate tank upward and slide out toward the side. See Figure 12.7. 12.8. Disconnect the fuel line from the fuel pump and carefully remove fuel tank from unit. NOTE: Make sure to clean up any spille...

Page 21 - Lapbar control rod

17 14. DECK LIFT SHAFT REPLACEMENT 14.1. The following section of this manual need to be accomplished: DECK REMOVAL SEAT REMOVAL CONSOLE REMOVAL, RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE BATTERY REMOVAL NOTE: THE DECK LIFT SHAFT ALSO DOU- BLES AS THE FULCRUM POINT FOR THE PARKING BRAKE ROD AND HANDLE. 14.2. Remove the t...

Page 24 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS; Seat safety switch

20 15. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS This section is intended to help technicians identify the location and function of specific components on the RZT electrical system. 15.1. The SEAT SAFETY SWITCH is located under the seat assembly. See Figure 15.1. -The contacts on the switch are normally closed. ...

Page 28 - Starter solenoid