Cub Cadet RZT 50 manual Operation, Choke Control, Parking Brake Engagement Lever, General Safety

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N. Choke Control

The choke knob controls the position of the engine choke. Pull the knob out to choke the engine; push the knob in to open the choke.

O. Parking Brake Engagement Lever

The parking brake engagement lever is located on the front/left of the seat box frame, and is used to engage the parking brake.

•Pull the lever fully upward and to the left; then lower into the "J" slot to engage the parking brake.

•Pull the lever up out of the "J" slot and to the right; then lower completely to disengage the parking brake.

IMPORTANT: If the LH and RH drive control levers are not fully opened out in the neutral position when engaging the parking brake, the engine will stop. The parking brake must be placed in the engaged position when starting the tractor engine.

SECTION 2: OPERATION

GENERAL SAFETY

•RECEIVE INSTRUCTION - Read the operator’s manual. Learn to operate this machine SAFELY. Don’t risk INJURY or DEATH. Allow only those who have become competent in its usage to operate this tractor .

•Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls.

•Before starting the engine or beginning operation, be familiar with the controls. The operator should be in the operator’s seat. The PTO switch must be in the disengaged position, the parking brake engaged, and the RH and LH drive control levers moved fully outward in the neutral position.

•Keep all shields in place. Keep away from moving parts.

•NO RIDERS! Keep all people and pets a safe distance away.Look behind and down to both sides of the tractor before and while backing up.

•DO NOT direct the mower discharge at people.

•Avoid slopes where possible. Never operate on slopes greater than 15°. Slopes with a greater incline present dangerous operating conditions. Tractors can be rolled over.

•Before leaving the operator’s seat: Shut off the PTO, move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning.

•Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping. Keep a firm grip on the control levers; do not allow the levers to return to neutral on their own.

•Be careful when operating near roadways. Stop the tractor motion and wait for vehicles to pass before operating along the road.

•Do not operate the tractor with the mower deck removed. Removal of the deck will change the

balance of the tractor, and could contribute to a tractor rollover.

•Avoid operation on traction surfaces that are unstable; use extreme caution if the surface is slippery.

•Slow down before turning and come to a complete stop before any zero turn maneuver.

•Do not stop the tractor or park the tractor over combustible materials such as dry grass, leaves, debris, etc.

•Do not fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or while the engine is hot. Allow the engine several minutes to cool before refueling. Tighten the fuel cap securely.

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR

•Before you operate the tractor, study this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls. It has been prepared to help you operate and maintain your tractor efficiently.

•Familiarize yourself with the operations of all the instruments and controls.

•This engine is certified to operate only on clean, fresh, unleaded regular gasoline. For best results, fill the fuel tank with only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher.

•Unleaded gasoline is recommended because it leaves less combustion chamber deposits and reduces harmful exhaust emissions. Leaded gasoline is not recommended and must not be used where exhaust emissions are regulated.

NOTE: Purchase gasoline in small quantities. Do not use gasoline left over from the previous season, to minimize gum deposits in the fuel system.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTractor Preparation Table of ContentsPosition Drive Control Levers Connect the BatteryLower the Deck Discharge Chute General Operation Safe Operation PracticesDo not II. Slope OperationIII. Children IV. Service Indicator Safety Decals and LabelsDeck Height Indicator Park Brake Mower Deck Safety Graphic Information GraphicSlope Gauge To the Owner Calling Service InformationRecording Model and Serial Number Information Controls and Features Power Take-Off PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSeat Adjustment Lever Not Seen Deck Height IndexHour Meter Features Hour Meter/Indicator PanelIndicator Panel Features Throttle ControlOperation General SafetyChoke Control Parking Brake Engagement LeverStarting the Engine Safety Interlock SystemCold Weather Starting Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineStopping the Engine Practice Operation Initial USETurning the Tractor While Driving Forward Driving the Tractor ForwardTurning While Driving Rearward Driving the Tractor In ReverseStopping the Tractor Executing a Zero TurnDriving on Slopes Operating the PTOChecking the Safety Interlock Circuits Using the Mower DeckAdjusting the Operators Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers Engine Maintenance MaintenanceHydrostatic Transmission Maintenance General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing Electrical SystemUsing the Transmission Bypass Rods Tire MaintenanceTractor Creeping Transmission Drive Belt Tractor High Speed TrackingTractor Storage Using a fuel stabilizerIf storing the tractor for 30 days or more Emptying the fuel systemDeck Removal Mower DeckReleasing belt tension with the idler pulley Rolling the belt off the PTO pulleyUsing the idler pulley to tension the belt Deck InstallationRolling the belt into the PTO pulley Side to Side Leveling Leveling the Mower DeckFront to Back Leveling Deck Maintenance Adjusting the Gauge WheelsUsing the Deck Wash System Cleaning the Spindle PulleysDeck Lubrication Mower Blade CareReplacing the Deck Drive Belt Page U.S.A Canada

RZT 50 specifications

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