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User Manual Cub Cadet RZT42

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Page 2 - TRACTOR PREPARATION; CONNECT THE BATTERY; WARNING; Wash hands; sition before attaching the battery cable.; REMOVE THE CHUTE STOP; Discard the chute stop.; TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TRACTOR PREPARATION Remove the upper crating material from the shippingpallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the trac-tor to the pallet. Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest posi-tion; engage the transmission bypass rods (Refer toSECTION 1, CONTROLS AND FEATURES); and ca...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT; HEED ITS WARNING; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION; Never carry passengers.; DANGER

3 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. • This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near a...

Page 4 - Cub Cadet

4 13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 14. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should notbe ...

Page 6 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; O N

6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS Keep product safety graphics (decals) clean. Replace any safety graphic that is damaged, destroyed, missing, paint-ed over or can no longer be read. Replacement safety graphics are available through your dealer. GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – LOCATED ON RIGHT CONSOLE ASI...

Page 8 - TO THE OWNER; Your local authorized; CALLING SERVICE INFORMATION; Cub; RECORDING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION; Model; Figure 1

8 TO THE OWNER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new tractor. The information contained in this manual has beenprepared in detail to help you better understand the features, correct operation, adjustments, and maintenance ofyour tractor. The performance and dependability of this tr...

Page 9 - SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES; Figure 3; Deck Height Index

9 SECTION 1: CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 A B C D E F G H J K L M C N F N. M. L. K. J. A.B. C.D. E. F. H. Deck Height Index RH and LH Drive Control Levers Deck Lift Handle Ignition SwitchPTO SwitchTransmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) G. Cup Holder Storage TraySeat Adjustment Wing Knobs (Not Shown)F...

Page 11 - right; Indicator Panel Features; Battery Indicator; Figure 7

11 WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank whenthe engine is running. If the engine is hotfrom recently running, allow to cool forseveral minutes before refueling. Highlyflammable gasoline could splash ontothe engine and cause a fire. L. Hour Meter / Indicator Panel The hour meter/indicator panel is locat...

Page 12 - N. Parking Brake Engagement Lever; If the LH and RH drive control levers; O. Transmission Oil Expansion Reservoir; DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.

12 • Pull the control handle rearward to decrease theengine speed. • When starting the engine, push the controlhandle fully forward into the "CHOKE" position.Refer to Figure 7. After starting and warming theengine, move the control handle rearward untilyou feel it move past the choke detent....

Page 13 - BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR; Check the engine oil level.; SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; STARTING THE ENGINE; Operator must be sitting in the tractor seat.; Figure 8

13 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR • Before you operate the tractor, study this manualcarefully to familiarize yourself with theoperations of all the instruments and controls. Ithas been prepared to help you operate andmaintain your tractor efficiently. • Familiarize yourself with the operations of al...

Page 14 - COLD WEATHER STARTING; Place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position.; DRIVING THE TRACTOR

14 starter motor to cool. Try again after waiting. Ifafter a few attempts the engine fails to start, donot keep trying to start it with the choke closed asthis will cause flooding and make starting moredifficult. • As the engine warms up, gradually pull the throt-tle control lever rearward past the ...

Page 15 - ADJUSTMENTS; Release the parking brake.; Figure 9; The tractor and engine are designed to run at; Driving the Tractor Forward; Always maintain your grasp on the; Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward; - To turn to the left, move the left drive control; Neutral; DRIVING FORWARD; Slower; FORWARD LEFT TURN

15 • Adjust the operator’s seat to the mostcomfortable position that allows you to operatethe controls. See seat adjustment in the ADJUSTMENTS section. • Release the parking brake. • Move the RH and LH drive control levers inwardin the neutral position. See Figure 9. Figure 9 • Move the throttle con...

Page 16 - Driving the Tractor In Reverse; Turning While Driving Rearward; - To turn to the left while traveling in reverse,; DRIVING REARWARD; REARWARD LEFT TURN

16 - To turn to the right, move the right drive control lever rearward of the left lever. See Figure 12. Figure 12 • The greater the fore-to-aft distance between thetwo levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. • To execute a "pivot turn," move the turn sidedrive control lever to the neutra...

Page 17 - Operate the PTO clutch as follows:

17 Executing a Zero Turn WARNING: When executing a zero turn,the tractor MUST BE STOPPED.Executing a zero turn while the tractor ismoving can significantly reduce yourcontrol of the tractor and will causesevere turf defacement to occur. • Stop the forward or reverse motion of the tractorby moving th...

Page 18 - USING THE MOWER DECK; Do not engage the mower deck when; CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS

18 USING THE MOWER DECK WARNING: Make certain the area to bemowed is free of debris, sticks, stones,wire or other objects that can be thrownby the rotating blades. IMPORTANT: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible failureof the ‘V” belt and PTO clutch will re...

Page 19 - SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS; ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT; Adjustment

19 SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE OPERATORS SEAT The seat may be adjusted fore and aft for the comfortof the operator. To adjust the seat proceed as follows: • Pivot the seat partially forward and hold in aposition that allows you to access the adjustmentknobs on the bottom of the seat. • Loos...

Page 20 - SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE; ENGINE MAINTENANCE; If checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:; GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION

20 SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE ENGINE MAINTENANCE Engine maintenance procedures and schedules canbe found in the engine manual found at the back ofthis manual. Follow these schedules for performingengine maintenance. Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve • Locate the oil drain valve on the left side of theeng...

Page 21 - Full Charge

21 BATTERY REMOVAL WARNING: Battery posts, terminals andrelated accessories contain lead andlead compounds. Wash hands afterhandling. The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractorbeneath the seat box frame. To remove the battery: • Grasp the bottom of the battery holddown strapand pull dow...

Page 22 - The tractor will not drive with the; TRACTOR CREEPING; Lower the tractor and remove the jack.; RH Transmission

22 • Refer to the "MOWER DECK" section later in thismanual for deck lubrication procedures. • Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with aquality lubricating oil. TIRE MAINTENANCE Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours ofoperation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to there...

Page 23 - TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING; If the stop bolt is adjusted too far, the; TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT

23 TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive controllevers fully forward, adjust the control levers asfollows: • Check for proper and balanced air pressure inboth front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. • Perform the first three steps in the previous sub-...

Page 24 - Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged; REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE

24 TRACTOR STORAGE If your tractor is not going to be operated for anextended period of time (thirty days to approximatelysix months), the tractor should be prepared for stor-age. Store the tractor in a dry and protected location.If stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires)to protect i...

Page 25 - SECTION 5: MOWER DECK; DECK REMOVAL; Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:; DECK INSTALLATION; To install the mower deck, proceed as follows:

25 SECTION 5: MOWER DECK This section contains removal, installation, adjust-ment, and maintenance information for the 42-inchmower deck. DECK REMOVAL Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: • Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage thePTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brak...

Page 26 - The deck front hanger rod should

26 • Route the backside of the belt around the fixedidler pulley of the deck. Refer to Figure 27. • Insert a 1/2 inch ratchet into the square hole ofthe deck idler bracket. Refer to Figure 27. • Using the ratchet for leverage, pivot the idlerbracket rearward against the spring tension andslide the b...

Page 27 - Turn on the water supply.; Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys

27 until rod just touches the front of the slot. Thenre-measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod asnecessary. • When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired,tighten the hex jam nuts against the front hangerrod bracket. ADJUSTING THE GAUGE WHEELS The cutting height of the mower deck can be set in...

Page 28 - Mower Blade Care; The blades may be removed as follows.; Deck Removal; on page 25) then gently flip the; Deck Installation; on; DECK LUBRICATION; Hex Nut

28 Mower Blade Care WARNING: Before performing any main-tenance, place the PTO switch in the“OFF” position, engage the parkingbrake lever, turn the ignition key to the“OFF” position and remove the key fromthe switch. When servicing the mowerdeck, be careful not to cut yourself onthe sharpened blades...

Page 29 - ‘V’ Belt

29 REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT • Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (referto Deck Removal on page 25). • Remove the hex tapping screws securing the beltcovers to the deck and remove the belt from thespindle pulleys. Refer to Figure 35. • Install the new belt around the spindle pulleysand re...

Page 30 - SLOPE GAUGE; OL; USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE

30 SLOPE GAUGE (Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.) 15° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LE VEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A C O R N ER OF A BUILDIN G OR A FEN CE P O ST F OL D O N D OT T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L OP E USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLO PES ...

Page 31 - ENGINE MANUAL; always first contact your Cub

31 ENGINE MANUAL The Briggs & Stratton model 31F777-0318-E1 engine is used on this RZT model tractor. The following section is areproduction of the Briggs & Stratton engine manual that applies to the engine. Read this manual in its entirety. Observe all warnings and follow all operation and ...

Page 52 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY; HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Cub Cadet” warrants this product against d...