Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Dep artment.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com
Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683
Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
Thank you for purchasing an RZT series tractor manufact ured
by MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance when properly operated and maintained .
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s
Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC.
reserves the right to change product specifications, des igns and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdo or
Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing
laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the
machine, phone a authorized MTD service dealer or contact us
directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website
address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want
to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.
IMPORTANT: In this manual, all references to right and left side
of the machine are observed from the operating position.
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine- related
issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specificatio ns,
warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufactu rer’s
Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your
machine, for more information.

Thank You

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. Pivot the seat
assembly forward to locate the model plate on the underside of
the seat pivot bracket..This information will be necessary, should
you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support
Department, or with a local authorized service deal er.

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To The Owner 1
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Safe Operation Practices ........................................3

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................8

Controls & Features ................................................10

Operation ................................................................13

Maintenance & Adjustment ................................20

Service ....................................................................26

Troubleshooting .....................................................31

Replacement Parts ...............................................32

Attachments & Accessories ..................................34

Warranty .................................................Back Cover

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