Cub Cadet 18.5HP Z-Force 42 service manual Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Residential Riding Mower

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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn

Residential Riding Mower

Turf Equipment

MODEL

18.5HP Z-Force 42

20HP Z-Force 44

22HP Z-Force 48

OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Residential Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Safe Operation Practices General Safety OperationsSlope Operation Service Routing Safety Decals and LabelsSpecifications Safety Awareness when Mowing When MowingOperating Instructions GeneralTo Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Steering Levers Brake Check the fluid levels and tires Initial AdjustmentsLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section Zero Turn Break-In And Operating ProceduresOrientation Initial OperationStart the Engine Mower Deck Maintenance ServiceParking the Mower Removing the Mower DeckSharpening the Blade Changing a BladeChanging the Blade Drive Belts Battery Removal Changing the Spindle AssemblyElectrical Circuit Hydrostatic Drive SystemSpecific Gravity Freezing Temp F Installing the BatteryJump Starting Inflation Pressure TiresHydraulic System BrakesStorage Maintenance ScheduleDaily Checks Every 25 Hour Checks Lubrication ChartEvery 50 Hour Checks Every 100 Hour ChecksEngine RPM Check and Adjustment High Speed Tracking AdjustmentLap Bar Adjustment Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsDeck leveling Procedure Deck Center Anti-Scalp RollerLeft blade. Be sure to measure at Wiring Diagram Slope Gauge How to obtain service MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty forItems not covered