Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.General Operatio...

Page 3 - FOREWORD

3 FOREWORD The Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut-ting. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of ...

Page 4 - WARNING; IMPORTANT; SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; DANGER; A. GENERAL OPERATION

4 WARNING • The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to 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 ...

Page 8 - SAFETY DECALS; D A N G E R; OFF

8 SAFETY DECALS K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 ! WARNING Engag...

Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS

9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Internal, mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5"...

Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Awareness when Mowing

10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forward direction, do not allow the steering levers to return to Neutral on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them s...

Page 13 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:

13 C.Initial Adjustments 1. Check the fluid levels and tires: Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine. a. Fuel: Using a good grade of unleaded, regular gasoline (for a gasoline engine), fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When th...

Page 16 - E. Mower Cutting Blades; Mulch

16 i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the choke on halfway and as the engine warms, push the choke off all the way. 4. Operating the Mower: Operating a zero-turn- ing-radius mower is not like operating a trac-tor-type riding mower. The zero-turning-radius mower is much more maneuverabl...

Page 17 - Removing the Mower Deck:

17 MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICE WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower. A. Mower Deck 1. Removing the Mower Deck: a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both ...

Page 19 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Specific Gravity

19 c. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck on page 17. d. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point. e. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap. f. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap. g. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gal- lon) under the hydraulic reservoir and the t...

Page 20 - Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Parking Brake Switch:

20 dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 20.0 amp. 7. Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the engine. They are (1) the blade clutch switch, (2) the parking brake switch, (3) the left and (4) the right steering lever switches and (5) the seat s...

Page 22 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filters:; Hydrostatic Transmissions and motors:; Steering Lever Adjustments:

22 Note: If you wish to move the mower by pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers out and lock in position. After pushing the mower to the desired location, return both levers to the operating position (See page 18 Figure 8 ). When...

Page 23 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:

23 rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer-ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, take the key from the ignition switch and pivot the seat forward. If the mower creeps to the right, you will adjust the linkage on the left side of the mower ...

Page 24 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks

24 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level. b. Check the engine oil level. c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tires: 8...

Page 25 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS

25 OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 15W40 oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111422 Deck Suspension Pivo...

Page 26 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment

26 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c...

Page 28 - F. Deck leveling Procedure

28 F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" he...

Page 29 - WIRING DIAGRAM

Page 30 - SLOPE GAUGE; OT

30 SLOPE GAUGE Do n o t mo w o n inclin es with a slop e in excess o f 15 d e g rees (a ri se o f appro xim a tely 2- 1/2 fee t ever y 10 fee t) . A rid ing m o wer could over turn a nd cause seriou s inju ry. If op er ating a wa lk-b e h ind mower on su ch a slo p e , it is extr em ely difficu lt t...

Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; Cub Cadet attachments and home maintenance products; How to obtain service

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIAL ONE-YEAR COMMERCIAL Proper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your operator’s manual for correct lubricants and maintenance schedule. Your Cub Cadet dealer carries a complete line...