Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Manual Del Operador

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Crate
• One Lawn Tractor
• One Z-Force-S Tractor Operator's
Manual
Tractor Preparation
1. Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet,
and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the
pallet.
2. If the deck is not in the highest mowing position (pushed all
the way forward), use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to
its highest position. Refer to the Controls & Features section
for instructions on raising and lowering the deck.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just
inside each rear wheel. Disengage the bypass rods. See Fig.
3-1.
Transmission
Bypass Rods
Keyhole Slot
Figure 3-1
5. Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter and oil drain
tube from the manual bag and store for future use.
Steering Wheel Column
The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping
purposes. To tilt the column forward, press the steering tilt pedal.
Release the steering tilt pedal when the column is in the desired
position.
• One Oil Drain Hose
• One Engine Operator's Manual
Steering Wheel
1. Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel
from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
steering wheel cover to remove the hardware.
2. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.
3. Place the flat washer and belleville washer over the
steering wheel and secure with the hex screw. See Fig. 3-2.
Hex Screw
Belleville Washer
4. Place the steering wheel cover over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks" into
place.
Install Operator's Seat
To install the seat proceed as follows:
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat switch and seat pan
attached. A second person may be needed to to hold the seat.
1. Cut any straps securing the seat assembly to the tractor.
Remove any packing material.
NOTE: Be careful not to cut the wiring harness connecting the
seat and the seat switch in the bottom of the seat.
• One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
Steering Wheel Cover
Flat Washer
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel
Column
Figure 3-2
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