Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . ...
Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING; MODEL LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
3 FORWARD The Z-Wing 48 Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuver-ability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn servicecompanies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incor-porates many safety featu...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONS A. DANGER 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. 3. Do not carry passengers. 4. This is a narrow track Zero-Turn mower, and it should not be operated ...
Page 6 - SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS; DANGER
6 SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 777S30503 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY DANGER T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F I N J U R Y, D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DIS C HA RGE C HU TE COV ER OR GR A SS C AT C H E R I S I N I T S...
Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; Instrumentation
7 SPECIFICATIONS Engine: 23HP Kohler Type: Ver tical air cooled V-Twin Air Cleaner: Paper Element Lube System: Pressurized with oil filter Starter: 12-volt electric Traction Drive: Variable-speed hydraulic pumps with wheel motors on each drive wheel Hydraulic Tank: 2 qua rt capacity, One pint filter...
Page 8 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; Safety Awareness when Mowing
8 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 sm...
Page 10 - Folding Deck Control:
10 4. Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the seat support beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull switch that controls the electric blade clutch which supplies power to the cutting blades through the PTO. The switch must be turned off to start the engine and s...
Page 11 - C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:
11 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 14 - Removing the Mower Deck:
14 f. Fold in the steering levers to the operating position. WARNING: When operating this mower forward, do notallow the steering levers to return to the neu-tral position on their own. Always maintain afirm grip on the steering levers, operate themsmoothly and avoid any sudden movements ofthe lever...
Page 15 - Changing the Blade Drive Belts:
15 f. Remove three hairpins from the deck (See Fig. 5). Remove the (2) hairpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck, and (1) hairpin from the front of the deck. g. Turn front caster wheels outward. h. Shift the deck toward the operator’s left side of the mower and remove. i. To instal...
Page 16 - Changing the Spindle Assembly; Adding Hydraulic Oil
16 d. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod. Loosen the belt retaining bolt. e. Pull the tensioner pulley away from the belt and remove the PTO belt then remove the blade drive belt. f. Reverse the process to install the belt. Note: When replacing belts do not over- tighte...
Page 17 - Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting; Specific Gravity
17 caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. j. Coat new filter seal with oil before installa- tion. Install new hydraulic oil filter filled with new oil. k. Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to res- ervoir. l. Run and purge gearboxes. Check oil level. m. Add pr...
Page 18 - Safety Switch Operation Checks:; Parking Brake Switch:
18 other electrical components. This is a stan-dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 7.5 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...
Page 19 - Folding Deck Position Switches:
19 seat against spring pressure, and swing one of the steering levers up to the operat-ing position. Release the operator’s seat and the engine should stop. If the engine does not stop, the seat switch must be replaced. With both steering levers folded out in the neutral position, the parking brake ...
Page 20 - Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:
20 opened-out position. If your mower creeps do the following. a. Jack up rear of unit.b. Place Lapbars in neutral opened-out posi-tion. c. Locate jam nuts. (Reference control assembly in parts list). d. Loosen jam nuts on both ends of rod con- nectors. See Control Assembly in the Illus-trated Parts...
Page 21 - Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:; Contaminants; Steering Lever Adjustments:
21 purge any air from the system. Shut off the engineand recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off ifnecessary until the oil level is up to the second hole inthe fill tube. Note: After unit is up to operating tempera- ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears foamy or contain...
Page 22 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks
22 leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.) d. Lubricate the mower. e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil. f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the fuel...
Page 23 - OIL CHART; Number of Oil Points; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; No. of Grease Fittings; EVERY 25 HOURS
23 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine 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 Suspe...
Page 24 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
24 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 - WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 29 - SLOPE GAUGE; WA; IN
29 SLOPE GAUGE Do not mo w o n i n c lines with a s lope i n ex c e s s of 15 d egrees (a ri s e of approx im at el y 2-1/ 2 feet ev ery 10 f eet ). A ri di ng mo wer c ould ov ertu rn and c a use s e ri ous i n ju ry . I f opera tin g a wal k -be h ind m o wer on s u c h a s lope, i t i s ex tr em ...
Page 30 - MAINTENANCE RECORD; DATE
30 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE WORK PERFORMED DATE WORK PERFORMED
Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY - TURF EQUIPMENT This warranty is specific to the product manual to which it is attached. For a complete list of products and warranties contact your authorized Cub Cadet Commercial dealer. Proper maintenance of the purchased Cub Cadet Commercial equipment is the owne...
