Cub Cadet RZT54- Manuals

5 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the 1. presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where...

6 s ectiOn 2 — i MpOrtant s afe O peratiOn p ractices Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent 5. intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.)...

7 s ectiOn 2 — s afe O peratiOn p ractices Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) 15° Use t his p ag e a s a guid e t o d eter mine s lop es w her e y ou ma y n ot oper ate s afe ly. W A RN IN G: ...

Assembly & Set-Up 3 8 TRACTOR PREPARATION Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet. Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the tractor...

9 s ectiOn 2 — a sseMbly & s et -u p Position Drive Control levers The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that normally secure the control levers in their operating position are unfastened and installed in the...

Controls and Features 4 10 Figure 4-1 Deck Height Index A. Deck Lift Handle B. RH and LH Drive Control Levers C. Ignition Switch D. PTO Switch E. Transmission Bypass Rod (Not Shown) F. Cup Holder G. Storage Tray H. Seat Adjustment Lever (Not Visible) J. Fuel Tank Cap K. Hour Meter/Indicator Panel L....

11 s ectiOn 4 — c OntrOls and f eatures Each lever controls the respective RH or LH transmission. Consequently, these levers control all of the movements of the tractor. Driving and steering utilizing these control levers is quite different from conventional tractors, and will take some practice to ...

12 s ectiOn 4— c OntrOls and f eatures When key is turned to the “ON” position, the battery indicator light briefly illuminates and the battery voltage is briefly displayed. The display then changes to the accumulated hours.The Indicator Monitor will also remind the operator of maintenance intervals...

Operation 5 13 General Safety RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Entirely read this operator’s • manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Do not risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor. Before starting the engine or beginning operation, • be fami...

14 s ectiOn 5— O peratiOn The safety interlock system will shut off the engine • if the operator leaves the seat before engaging the parking brake.The safety interlock system will shut off the engine if • the operator leaves the seat with the PTO engaged, regardless of whether the parking brake is e...

15 s ectiOn 5 — O peratiOn Start the disabled tractor following the normal starting • instructions previously provided; then disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of their connection. Have the tractor’s electrical system checked and • repaired as soon as possible to eliminate the n...

16 s ectiOn 5— O peratiOn As the control levers are pushed farther forward the • speed of the tractor will increase.To slow the tractor move the controls lever rearward • to attain the desired speed, or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor. IMPORTANT: Always maintain your gras...

17 s ectiOn 5 — O peratiOn To turn to the right while traveling in reverse, move the • right drive control lever forward of the left lever. See Figure 5-8. Figure 5-8 The greater the fore-to-aft distance between the two • levers, the sharper the tractor will turn. To execute a “pivot turn,” move the...

18 s ectiOn 5— O peratiOn Operating The P TO Operate the PTO clutch as follows: Move the throttle control lever to approximately the • mid throttle position. Pull the PTO switch upward to the “ENGAGED” position. • Advance the throttle lever to the operating speed (full • engine speed).The operator m...

21 s ectiOn 6 — M aintenance & a djustMents WARNING! : Do not tow the tractor, even with the bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission damage will result from doing so. From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the • transmission bypass rods. Refer to Figure 6-4. Pull one rod toward the fr...

22 s ectiOn 6— M aintenance & a djustMents Lubricate all lubrication points. 5. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your tractor. They may cause damage to electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will result in...

23 s ectiOn 6 — M aintenance & a djustMents Tighten the flange lock nut to fix the control lever in • the adjusted positionRepeat the above procedure to adjust the other control • lever into the same position. Adjust so that both levers are even with each other when in the neutral position. Leve...

24 s ectiOn 6— M aintenance & a djustMents The position on the rear deck rollers is generally not changed. In the low position the rollers will roll the grass. In the high position, the rollers are in a storage position and do little or no rolling of the grass. Change the roller position as foll...

25 s ectiOn 6 — M aintenance & a djustMents Maintenance Schedule Before Each use Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to Storing Clean Hood/Dash Louvers P P Check Engine Oil Level P P Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts P Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s...

Service 7 26 Voltmeter Reading State of Charge Charging Time 12.7 100% Full Charge 12.4 75% 90 Min. 12.2 50% 180 Min. 12.0 25% 280 Min. Servicing Electrical System A fuse is installed to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fu...

27 s ectiOn 7 — s ervice Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler • bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the backside of the ‘V” belt just far enough to lift the belt up and over the idler pulley. See Figure 7-3. Figure 7-3 From beneath the rear of the tractor, slide th...

28 s ectiOn 7— s ervice Using the idler pulley to tension the belt. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the • position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. Install the belt in the PTO pulley on the ...

29 s ectiOn 7 — s ervice Mower Blade Care WARNING!: Before performing any maintenance, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut your...

30 s ectiOn 7— s ervice Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive control levers are opened out in the neutral position.If after operating the tractor for some time, it begins to creep while in the neutra...

Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start PTO/Blade Engage knob engaged. 1. Parking brake not engaged. 2. Drive control levers not fully outward in 3. neutral position. Spark plug wire(s) disconnected. 4. Throttle control lever not in correct starting 5. position. Choke not activated 6. Fuel tank e...

Component Part Number and Description KM-BPR4ES Spark Plug (NGK) KM-11013-7027 Air Filter Element KM-11013-7009 Foam Precleaner KM-49065-2078 Oil Filter KM-49019-7001 Fuel Filter 954-04138A Drive Belt (Mowing Deck) 954-04043A Drive Belt (Transmissions) 942-0677B Deck Blade 918-0671B Deck Spindle Pho...

The following attachments and accessories are compatible with your Cub Cadet RZT tractor. See your Cub Cadet dealer or the retailer from which you purchased your tractor for information regarding price and availability. Model Number Description 19A-114-100 Double Bagger 19A-841-190 Mulch Kit 19A-115...