Cub Cadet Z - Wing 48 service manual Related to Fuel, When Mowing

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10.Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and oxygen gases which form an explosive mix- ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times.

11.When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be removed within a few hours by a doc- tor familiar with this form of injury or serious complications may result.

B.Related to Fuel

1.Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Please respect it.

2.Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling fuel.

3.Always use approved containers for fuel and fill slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity buildup and spillage.

4.Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied buildings away from sparks and flames.

5.When dispensing gasoline into approved con- tainers, place the container on the ground when refueling to avoid a possible static elec- tricity ignition of fuel vapors.

6.Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehi- cle, trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer.

7.Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel tank cap.

8.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.

9.If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel tank opening, use a funnel.

10.When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the top. This space is necessary for tank expansion. Do not overfill.

11.Wipe up any spilled fuel.

C.When Mowing

1.Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be mowed.

2.When operating this mower in the forward direction, DO NOT allow the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own. Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them smoothly and avoid any sudden

movements of the levers when starting or stopping.

3.If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use the mower without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down position.

4.Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be mowed.(Note: debris and loose grass will reduce traction.)

5.Mow only in daylight.

6.Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards.

7.Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps and other obstacles.

8.Before backing up, check behind you and watch where you’re going.

9.Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.

10.Always mow across slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning.

11.Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to have the right-of-way.

12.If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral, opened-out position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.

13.Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral opened-out position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.

14.Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.

15.Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached.

16.Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.

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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 Mower Deck Maintenance ServiceParking the Mower Removing the Mower DeckChanging the Blade Drive Belts Changing a BladeStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Changing the Spindle AssemblyHydraulic Oil Adding Hydraulic Oil 5W40 full syntheticInstalling the Battery Battery RemovalElectrical Circuit Specific Gravity Freezing Temp FPage 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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