Cub Cadet 22HP Z-Force 48, 18.5HP Z-Force 42 service manual Service

close parental supervision and proper instruc-		8.	After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
tion.			remove the wire from the spark plug and thor-
6. Use extra care when approaching blind cor-			oughly inspect the mower for any damage.
ners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may			Repair the damage before restarting and
obscure your vision of a child or other hazard.			operating the machine.
7. Remove the key when the machine is left		9.	Grass catcher components are subject to
unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-			wear, damage and deterioration, which could
tion.			expose moving parts or allow objects to be
D. SERVICE			thrown. For your safety protection, frequently
			check the components and replace with man-
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and			ufacturers recommended parts when neces-
other fuels. They are extremely flammable			sary.
and the vapors are explosive.		10.	Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
a.	Use only an approved container.		the blades or wear gloves, and use extra cau-
b.	Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with		tion when servicing blades.
	the engine running. Allow the engine	11.	Check park brake operation frequently. Adjust
	to cool at least two minutes before		and service as required.
	refueling.	12.	Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot
c.	Replace the fuel cap securely and		during operation and can cause a burn. Allow
	wipe off any spilled fuel before starting		to cool down before touching.
	the engine as it may cause a fire or	13.	Do not change the engine governor settings
	explosion.		or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine
d.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes		speeds are dangerous.
	and other sources of ignition.	14.	Observe proper disposal laws and regula-
e.	Never refuel the machine indoors		tions. Improper disposal of fluids and materi-
	because fuel vapors will accumulate in		als can harm the environment and the
	the area.		ecology.
f.	Never store the fuel container or		a.	Prior to disposal, contact your local
	machine inside where there is an open			Environmental Protection Agency to
	flame or spark, such as a gas hot			determine the proper method for dis-
	water heater, space heater or furnace.			posing of the waste. Recycling cen-
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.				ters are established to properly
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free				dispose of materials in an environmen-
of grass, leaves or other debris build-up.				tally safe fashion.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow the			b.	Use proper containers when draining
machine to cool at least 5 minutes before stor-				fluids. Do not use food or beverage
ing.				containers that may mislead someone
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make				into drinking from them. Properly dis-
certain the blade and all moving parts have				pose of the containers immediately fol-
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and				lowing the draining of fluids.
keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-			c.	DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the
vent accidental starting.				ground, down drain or into a stream,
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at				pond, lake or other body of water.
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also				Observe Environmental Protection
visually inspect blades for damage (e.g.,				Agency regulations when disposing of
excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with				oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, bat-
blades which meet original equipment specifi-				teries, tires and other harmful waste.
cations.		15.	We do not recommend the use of high pres-
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be			sure washers to clean your unit. They may
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-			cause damage to electrical components; spin-
tion.			dles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine.

7.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.

WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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