Cub Cadet Z - Wing 48 Initial Adjustments, Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures

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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 the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion.

b.Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat- ing range.

Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ.

c.Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is up to the lowest hole on the oil tank fill neck. The top hole is for venting. If the oil level is low, fill with a good grade of 5W40 full synthetic Shell Rotella.

d.Tires: 10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front Caster Tires

Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 10-12 psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated to 20-25 psi.

2.Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are Tight.

3.Check the tension of the deck drive belts.

a.Remove the deck cover

b.The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.

c.Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Replace if any of these are detected.

d.Replace the deck cover.

4.Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 4". You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper pitch angle for mowing.

Follow the procedures below to set the appro- priate pitch angle to the mowing deck.

a.Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, remove connection of the spark plugs and using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the cutting position.

b.Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and note the distance from the paved sur- face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four dimen- sions.)

Note: The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.

c.If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/4" lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need to adjust the Deck Links (See Performance Adjustment section under Deck Leveling Procedure).

5.Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section.

D.Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures

DANGER:

Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.

The following procedures are suggested for opera- tors of ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.

1.Orientation:

a.Read the entire Operator’s Manual.

b.Sit on the machine, adjust the seat fore- and-aft, then adjust the speed/directional (lap bar) controls (they can be adjusted fore-and-aft, as well as up-and-down — 9/16" wrench required).

c.Become familiar with all of the machine controls, instrumentation, safety and instruction signs, and safety devices.

d.Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe, level area with no obstructions includ- ing objects, pedestrians, and animals.

2.Initial Operation:

a.Use protective equipment for eyes, hands, hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward General General Safety OperationsSafety Precautions Related to Fuel When MowingShield Missing Do not Operate Safety Decals and LabelsSpecifications Operating Instructions When MowingSafety Awareness when Mowing To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Deck Lift Handle Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures Initial AdjustmentsPage Start the Engine Removing the Mower Deck Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Parking the MowerChanging the Blade Drive Belts Changing a BladeAdding Hydraulic Oil 5W40 full synthetic Changing the Spindle AssemblyStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Hydraulic OilSpecific Gravity Freezing Temp F Battery RemovalInstalling the Battery Electrical CircuitPage Inflation Pressure TiresHydraulic Oil Tank and Filter BrakesHydraulic System Storage Maintenance Schedule If Mower is so equipped OIL ChartEnginge RPM Check and Adjustment High Speed Tracking AdjustmentLap Bar Adjustment Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsDeck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck lift cable adjustment Procedure Deck leveling ProcedurePage Wiring Diagram Gaugeslope Maintenance Record Maintenance Record MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Turf Equipment

Z - Wing 48 specifications

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