Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 service manual Foreword

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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 the operating and maintenance instructions necessary to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If operated and maintained properly, your mower will give dependable service.

CAUTION:

Only thoroughly trained persons should operate and maintain this mower. This machine can cause serious injury to anyone who mis- uses it and does not understand its operation. For their personal safety, all operators are required to read this entire manual before operating the mower.

Hazard control and accident prevention are partially dependent upon the design and configuration of the equipment. Awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of the personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the equip- ment, are essential for hazard control and accident prevention.

NOTE: The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s/operator’s manual, packed seperately with your unit, for more information.

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Residential Riding Mower Table of Contents Foreword General Operation General Safety OperationsChildren Slope OperationService Page Shield Missing do not Operate Safety DecalsTraction Drive Info SpecificationsGeneral Info Engine InfoGeneral When MowingSafety Awareness when Mowing Operating InstructionsTo Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Figure Fuel Shutoff Valve Check the fluid levels and tires Initial AdjustmentsInitial Operation Zero Turn Break-In And Operating ProceduresLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section OrientationStart the Engine Parking the Mower Mower Cutting BladesChanging a Blade Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Removing the Mower DeckChanging the Blade Drive Belts 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 Tires BrakesInflation Pressure Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filters Storage To Put the Mower Back in ServiceMaintenance Schedule If Mower is so equipped OIL ChartEnginge RPM Check and Adjustment High Speed Tracking AdjustmentDeck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Wiring Diagram Gaugeslope Page Items not covered MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty forHow to obtain service TWO-YEAR Residential ONE-YEAR Commercial