Cub Cadet RZT 50, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or con...

Page 2: ... the drive control levers to the tractor Remove any packing material NOTE The seat is partially inserted into the slots of the seat pivot bracket If the seat does not become disen gaged from the pivot bracket when removing the pack aging material the pivot bracket may be pivoted upward and the seat pushed into place as described in step 6 If the seat does disengage the pivot bracket install the se...

Page 3: ...o the pivot bracket then repeat the previous steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position Refer to Adjusting the Drive Control Levers in Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the levers CONNECT THE BATTERY _ WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The tractor is shipped with an a...

Page 4: ...ructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or near rotating parts Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which co...

Page 5: ...n a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across slopes not up and down Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid acceleration or deceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over back ward...

Page 6: ... foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower 9 Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check the components and replace with manufacturer s...

Page 7: ...n Race And Working Remove Objects That Could Be Thrown By The Blade Do Not Operate Unit Where It Could Slip Or Tip Know Location And Function Of All Controls Be Sure Blades And Engine Are Stopped Before Placing Hands Or Feet Near Blade_ Before Leaving Operator Position Disengage Blades Place in Neutral Engage Parking Brake Shut Off And Remove Key When Using The Optional Grass Bagging Attachment Th...

Page 8: ... 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RZT zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down Begin with the first pass across the bottom of the slope and turn uphill at the end of each...

Page 9: ...h regards to performance power rating and specifications If you have difficulties with the tractor and or equipment have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment or desire additional information not found in this manual contact your nearest authorized Cub Cadet dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by...

Page 10: ...dle C RH and LH Drive Control Levers D Ignition Switch E PTO Switch F Transmission Bypass Rod Not Shown G Cup Holder H Storage Tray J Seat Adjustment Lever Not Seen K Fuel Tank Cap L Hour Meter Indicator Panel M Throttle Control N Choke Control O Parking Brake Engagement Lever 10 ...

Page 11: ...is turned off ON The tractor electrical system is energized START The starter motor will turn over the engine Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE To prevent accidental starting and or battery discharge remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use E Power Take Off PTO Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat...

Page 12: ...s and or contact your Cub Cadet dealer Oil Pressure Indicator Refer to Figure 7 This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure If the indicator comes on while the engine is running stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected NOTE The oil pressure indic...

Page 13: ...y outward in the neutral position engage the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the ignition key Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping Keep a firm grip on the control levers do not allow the levers to return to neutral on their own Be careful when operati...

Page 14: ...ion The PTO will re engage when one or both of the levers are moved back to the neutral or forward position STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for the protection of the operator Do not oper ate the tractor if any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning Periodically check the functions of the interlock sys tem for proper operation WARNIN...

Page 15: ...sible to eliminate the need for jump starting STOPPING THE ENGINE Place the PTO switch in the OFF position Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position Engage the parking brake Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for about one minute Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Al...

Page 16: ...ractor and could cause the tractor to flip over which may result in serious injury or death to the operator Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward The tractor will start to move forward See Figure 11 As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase DRIVING FORWARD Faster Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 To slow the tractor move the controls...

Page 17: ...ove the controls lever forward to attain the desired speed or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor IMPORTANT Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of ...

Page 18: ...LOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely _k WARNING Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Always drive across slopes never up and down Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever...

Page 19: ...for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the shift lever in neutral Engage the parking brake Shut engine off and remove the key Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn browned by hot exhaust from your tractor s running engine CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly If a safety circuit...

Page 20: ...pivot bracket Refer to Figure 20 Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the shoulder screw removed earlier Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut and tighten until snug Insert the hex screw w washer through the control lever slot and the pivot bracket Thread the flange lock nut onto the screw but do not tighten now If you are going to ...

Page 21: ...uld be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION _ WARNING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda ...

Page 22: ... corrosion Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped BATTERY STORAGE When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly The battery must be stored with a fu...

Page 23: ...ds as follows Place the front of the tractor against an immovable object e g wall post etc Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear wheels are approximately one inch of the ground With the engine running at high idle and the drive control levers opened out in the neutral position and the parking brake disengaged check the rear wheels for rotation If only one wheel is rotating locate the t...

Page 24: ...ecessary TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip the drive belt must be replaced To replace the drive belt proceed as follows Remove the deck drive belt from the PTO clutch on the bottom of the engine following the instruc tions in Deck Removal SECTION 5 MOWER DECK From beneath the rear of the tractor insert a 3 8 inch drive ra...

Page 25: ...k with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor Emptying the fuel system Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Run the engine until it begins to stall Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual dra...

Page 26: ...r slide the belt off of the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the upper position that allows for the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use e...

Page 27: ... belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use extreme caution when near the muffler or allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt Install the belt in the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Route the backside of the belt around the fixed idler...

Page 28: ...an the rear of the deck Adjust if nec essary as follows With the deck raised off of the ground rotate the outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor If the side to side leveling was done correctly measuring just the right blade should be acceptable to attain the correct back to front pitch of the deck Measure the distance from the front tip of the blade to the ground and th...

Page 29: ...ge wheel brackets on the deck Shoulder Screw Rear Gauge Wheel Shoulder Screw Gauge Wheel Bracket Lock Index Holes Gau_e Wheel Bracket Front Gauge Lock Nut Figure 33 DECK MAINTENANCE Using the Deck Wash System WARNING When using the deck wash system never engage the deck from any position other than the operator s seat of the tractor Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bys...

Page 30: ...sing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade Refer to Figure 35 When reinstalling the blades be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck Tighten the blade nuts to 70 90 ft Ibs Reinstall the deck refer to Deck Installation on page 26 Hex Nut 5 16 Wrench Wood Block In Position Figure 35 DECK LUBRI...

Page 31: ...you experience engine problems or have questions regarding the engine SAFETY AWARENESS Whenever you see the symbols shown below heed their instructions Always follow safe operat ing and maintenance practices This warning symbol identifies special in structions or procedures which if not cor rectly followed could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION This caution I identifies special in...

Page 32: ...ine to cool DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts Place a protective cover over pulley V belt or coupling DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds This may result in injury Always remove the spark p ug caps from spark plugs when servicing the engine to prevent acci dental starting Read warning labels which are on the engine and understand them f any label is missing damaged or worn...

Page 33: ...ngine _ose items identifiedby the PedodicMain_ance Ch _ am ne_sary to e_um compliancewiththe applicablestaodards As the ownerof the engine you have tt _ responsibility to make surethat the recommendedm_irdenancais cardedo_ accordingto the instructions inthis_ner s Manual at your own expense The KawasakiLimitedEmission_ntrol SystemWa_nty requi_ that you return your engineto an autho rized Kawasaki ...

Page 34: ...ny 1998 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Dec 2001 to M Please notethat the photographs and illustrations shown inthismanual are made based on Model FH601V as a typicalexample among other similarmodels TABLE OF GENERAL INFORMATION 8 Location of Safety Related Labels 8 Location of Parts 9 Engine Serial Number 10 Tune up Specifications 10 Engine Oil Capacity 11 FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS 12 Fuel 12 En...

Page 35: ... SCREE FtH 4 CH k_GE 01L 0eL F LTE_ REFE_ TO HNER i AiUAL FOR FURTHER iNF_RM_TIOW GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Location of Parts A Oil GaugD Filler B Oil Filter C Oil Drain Plugs D Air CleanedCarburetor E ConlZ olPanel F Spark Plug CapslSpsrk Plugs G Air lrdake Screen H Fan Housing K Fuel Pump L Fuel Tube M Fuel Filter VIEW a i Electric Starter J Voltage Regulator FHO41 O4M IG 35 ...

Page 36: ...s NGK BPR4ES 0 75 mm 0 030 in 1 550 r rain IT m 3 60C drain Crpm IN 0 10 0 15 mm 0004 0006 in EX 0 10 0 15 mm 0 004 0 006 in No other adjustment needed NOTE 0 Highand ow idte speed_may vary dependingon the equipmenton which the engfneis used Refer to the equipment specification GENERAL INFORMATION 11 Engine Oil Capacity Engine Oil Ca FH601V FH641V FI 1680V FH721V _aci_ 1 5 L 1 6 US qt when oil fil...

Page 37: ...fuel oxygenates ETHANOL Ethyl or GrainAlcohol You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanolby volume MTBE Methyl TertiaryButylEther You may usegasolinecontainingupto 15 MTBE by volume METHANOL Methylor Wood Alcohol You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanolby volume as long as it also contains cosolventsand corms ion inhibitorsto protectthe fuel system Gasoline containingmore than 5 metha...

Page 38: ...r C_ the tank cap securely Engine Oil Che_ the engine oil daily before sta_ingthe en g_e othe_ise sho_age ofthe engineoil may _use seriousdamage to the engine such_ seizure Place the e_ine on level surface Clean area around the oilgauge before removing it s Remove the oil gauge A and wipe _ with clean cloth Pourthe oilslowlyto FULL markonthe oilgaul Inse_ the oil gauge into tube B WITHOUT SCREWING...

Page 39: ...ore startingthe engine insureall possible ex ternal loads are disconnected OOpen the fuel valve A on the equipment OPut the engineswitchkey intothe engine switch For control Panel SwitchType move the throt tle leveron the equipmentto its halfwayposition Moving the lever away from its low speed end turns ignitk_n on OMove the throttle leverto its halfwaypositionbe tween lowspeed and highspeed Assoc...

Page 40: ...tle lever A on the equipment to halfway between FAST and SLOW To warm up the engine run it for 3 to 5 minutes with the throffie lever in the same load position halfway before putting the equipment under load Then move the throttle lever A on the equipment to its FAST position CAUTION Allow engine to warm up sufficiently 3 to 5 minutes at idle before applying a load This will allow oil to reach all...

Page 41: ...o an idle Keep running at idle for about one minute CAUTION Engine damage can occur from run on or after burning If engine is stopped suddenly fi om high speed loaded operation Reduce engine speed to Idle for one minute before shutting engine off Tum the engine switchorthe switchkeyto OFF For ControlPanel SwitchType move the throttle leveragainst itslow speed end to turns ignitionoff Immediatelytu...

Page 42: ...ostno slack and tightenthe _ble damp bok A Removethe6 mm dia pin Make sure _ the carburetor choke valve M is closedcompletely_en the throttle lever on the equipmentis movedto _HOKE position If not perform CHOKEADJUSTMENT Choke Adju_ent Assoc ated Choke _pe Stoop the engine _ign the hole B in the wed contro lever C with the hole D in the base plate E by m_ng the lever C inse_ 6 mm dia pin or 6 mm b...

Page 43: ...hoke Cable Installation Adjustment Linkthe chokecable K to the chokecontrollever D and loosely clamp the choke cable outer housing L withthe cable damp bolt B e Movethe equipmentchokecontrol to OPEN po sition Make surethat the carburetor chokevahte M is fullyopened e Pull up the outer housing L of the chokecable untilthe innerwire K has almostno slack and tighten the cable clamp bo_ B Move the equ...

Page 44: ...espeed Every carburetoris adjustedat the factoryand a cap or a stopplate wasinstalled on each mixturescrew 0 f adjustmentis needed it must be performedby your authorized KawasakiEngine dealer MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 27 Periodic Maintenance Chart Always remove the spark plug cap from spark plug when servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting 44 ...

Page 45: ...plug Change oil filter R_ air cleaner paperelement Daily First 8 hr INTERVAL Every Every Every Every Every 25 hr 50 hr 100 hr 200 hr 300 hr e o e MAINTENANCE 29 MAINTENANCE K Cleancombustion chamber K Checkand adjustvalveclearance K Cleanand lapvalve seating surface Daily INTERVAL First Every Every Every Every 8 hr 25 hr 50hr 100 hr 200 hr Every 300 hr e O e NOTE 0 Theserviceintervalsindicatedare ...

Page 46: ...1V 8 L 1 9 US qt whenoil fll_r is removed MAINTENANCE 31 Oil Cooler Service FH721V Model Check and clean oilcoolerfinsevery 100 hours Clean dirt offthe outsidefins witha brushorwith compressed air Oil Change Change oil after first 8 hours of operation There after change oil every 100 hours Run the engine to warm oil Be surethe engine equipment is level Stop the engine Remove the oil drain plug and...

Page 47: ...p _rom hot to warm level before attempting to remove oil filter Drainengine oil intoa suitable container CAUTION Before removing the oil filter place suitable pan under filter connection Rotatethe oilfilter A counterck_ Jw_4se te remove it Coate filmof cleanengineoil onseal of newfilter Installnew tilter rotatingit clockwise until seal con tacts mountingsurface B Then rotateliter 3 4 turn more by ...

Page 48: ...s of sparks or flame including any ap pliances with a pilot light The fuel filter can notbe disassembled If the foe filtergets clogged replace it witha new one Thefuel pumpcan notbe disassembled Ifthe fuel pump fails replaceit with a new one Hot engine components can cause severe burns Stop engine and allow itto cool before check ing spark plugs Clean orreplacethe sparkplugsand resetgap A every 10...

Page 49: ...ass chaff or dirt cloggingthe cooling and causingovereating When cleaning removethe air intakescreen A andthe air cleaner cap 3 the fan housing B CAUTION Do not run engine before all cooling sys_ parts are reinstalled to keep cooling and car burn as intanded Bolts Size O Torque Bolts Size Leng_ l ghtefl_ to que 5 9 N m 0 6 kgf m 4 3 D M6 12 mm ft lb 5 g N m 0 6 kgf m 4 3 E M6 20 mm ft lb 5 9N m 0 ...

Page 50: ...drained gasolineand open the fuel valve to drain the gasoline from fuel tank completely Install the sediment bowl Put a pan under the carburetorand loosen the drain screwof the ca_uretor to drain the gasoline completely Tighten the drain screw A Fuel Drain Screw B Pan Gasoline is a toxic substence Dispose of gasoline properly Contact your local au_or ities for approved disposal methods Removethe s...

Page 51: ...uel infuel tank Fuel valve not in ON position Blockedfueltllter ortube Blockedair vent intank cap Faultycarburetor Over richfuel air mixture No fuel to Fillfuel tank combustion Openfuel valve lever chamber Changefuelfilter orfuel tube Clean fuel tank cap K Spark plugs Openchoke fouled by fuel Rotateengine withspark plugs removedto dischargeexcessfuel Clean sparkplugs Clean K Changefuel No spark or...

Page 52: ... K Select a betterlocation K K Have an aiffmdzed Kawaselddealer performthese service M For ControlPanel _Nitch Type movethe throffieleveron the equipmentaway fromits lowspeed end to rum the engineswitchto START position ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 43 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Toprotectour environment properlydisposeof used batteries engine o11 gasoline coolant or other com penents that you mlgM discar...

Page 53: ...90 8 Ibs NOTE 0 Specificationssubjectto change withoutnotice 0 Dry weight ex_udes that of fueltank and muffler WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM 45 Wiring Diagram With 12 V 13 A Charging Coil Batten Capacit7 Recommended Model BatteryCapacity Lawn Mower 12 V 200 CCA Class Snow Thrower 12 V 280 CCA Class NOTE 0 PortionSurroundedbyhatchingShowsKawasaki Procurement Parts A Flywheel B Ignition Coil C Charg...

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Page 55: ...forthewarrantyperiod statedabove ifthe partfailsduringthe periodof warrantycoverage the part willbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupIncaccording to subsection 4 below Any suchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedfor the remainder of the period 2 Anywarrantedpart that is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedforthe warrantyperiodstatedab...

Page 56: ...E MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our Web site at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanad...

Page 57: ... state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or con...

Page 58: ... the drive control levers to the tractor Remove any packing material NOTE The seat is partially inserted into the slots of the seat pivot bracket If the seat does not become disen gaged from the pivot bracket when removing the pack aging material the pivot bracket may be pivoted upward and the seat pushed into place as described in step 6 If the seat does disengage the pivot bracket install the se...

Page 59: ...o the pivot bracket then repeat the previous steps to reposition the other control lever in approximately the same position Refer to Adjusting the Drive Control Levers in Section 3 for instructions on final adjustment of the levers CONNECT THE BATTERY _ WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling The tractor is shipped with an a...

Page 60: ...ructions in the manual and on the machine before starting Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference Only allow responsible individuals familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Know the controls and how to stop the machine quickly Do not put hands or feet under the cutting deck or near rotating parts Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire etc which co...

Page 61: ...n a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across slopes not up and down Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction Rapid acceleration or deceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over back ward...

Page 62: ... foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower 9 Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For your safety protection frequently check the components and replace with manufacturer s...

Page 63: ...n Race And Working Remove Objects That Could Be Thrown By The Blade Do Not Operate Unit Where It Could Slip Or Tip Know Location And Function Of All Controls Be Sure Blades And Engine Are Stopped Before Placing Hands Or Feet Near Blade_ Before Leaving Operator Position Disengage Blades Place in Neutral Engage Parking Brake Shut Off And Remove Key When Using The Optional Grass Bagging Attachment Th...

Page 64: ... 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RZT zero turn tractors across the face of slopes rather than up and down Begin with the first pass across the bottom of the slope and turn uphill at the end of each...

Page 65: ...h regards to performance power rating and specifications If you have difficulties with the tractor and or equipment have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of this equipment or desire additional information not found in this manual contact your nearest authorized Cub Cadet dealer If you need assistance in locating a dealer in your area contact the Customer Dealer Referral Line by...

Page 66: ...dle C RH and LH Drive Control Levers D Ignition Switch E PTO Switch F Transmission Bypass Rod Not Shown G Cup Holder H Storage Tray J Seat Adjustment Lever Not Seen K Fuel Tank Cap L Hour Meter Indicator Panel M Throttle Control N Choke Control O Parking Brake Engagement Lever 10 ...

Page 67: ...is turned off ON The tractor electrical system is energized START The starter motor will turn over the engine Release the key immediately when the engine starts NOTE To prevent accidental starting and or battery discharge remove the key from the ignition switch when the tractor is not in use E Power Take Off PTO Switch The PTO switch is located on the RH console to the right of the operator s seat...

Page 68: ...s and or contact your Cub Cadet dealer Oil Pressure Indicator Refer to Figure 7 This warning lamp indicates low engine oil pressure If the indicator comes on while the engine is running stop the engine immediately and check for possible causes Do not run the engine while this indicator is illuminated Contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor and engine inspected NOTE The oil pressure indic...

Page 69: ...y outward in the neutral position engage the parking brake shut off the engine and remove the ignition key Wait for all movement to stop before servicing or cleaning Operate the drive control levers smoothly and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting and stopping Keep a firm grip on the control levers do not allow the levers to return to neutral on their own Be careful when operati...

Page 70: ...ion The PTO will re engage when one or both of the levers are moved back to the neutral or forward position STARTING THE ENGINE WARNING This unit is equipped with a safety interlock system designed for the protection of the operator Do not oper ate the tractor if any part of the interlock system is malfunctioning Periodically check the functions of the interlock sys tem for proper operation WARNIN...

Page 71: ...sible to eliminate the need for jump starting STOPPING THE ENGINE Place the PTO switch in the OFF position Move the RH and LH drive control levers fully outward in the neutral position Engage the parking brake Move the throttle control to the SLOW position and allow the engine to idle for about one minute Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key from the ignition switch NOTE Al...

Page 72: ...ractor and could cause the tractor to flip over which may result in serious injury or death to the operator Slowly and evenly move both drive control levers forward The tractor will start to move forward See Figure 11 As the control levers are pushed farther forward the speed of the tractor will increase DRIVING FORWARD Faster Slower Neutral Position Figure 11 To slow the tractor move the controls...

Page 73: ...ove the controls lever forward to attain the desired speed or move the levers to the neutral position to stop the tractor IMPORTANT Always maintain your grasp on the drive control levers Do not release the levers to slow the tractor or to return to neutral Turning While Driving Rearward To turn the tractor while driving rearward move the control levers as necessary so that one lever is forward of ...

Page 74: ...LOPES Refer to the SLOPE GAUGE on page 8 to help determine slopes where you may not operate safely _k WARNING Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet The tractor could overturn and cause serious injury Always drive across slopes never up and down Control the speed and direction of the tractor using primarily the control lever...

Page 75: ...for any reason while on a grass surface always Place the shift lever in neutral Engage the parking brake Shut engine off and remove the key Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn browned by hot exhaust from your tractor s running engine CHECKING THE SAFETY INTERLOCK CIRCUITS Periodically check the safety interlock circuits to ensure they are working properly If a safety circuit...

Page 76: ...pivot bracket Refer to Figure 20 Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of holes in the pivot bracket and insert the shoulder screw removed earlier Fasten with the hex insert flange lock nut and tighten until snug Insert the hex screw w washer through the control lever slot and the pivot bracket Thread the flange lock nut onto the screw but do not tighten now If you are going to ...

Page 77: ...uld be performed by your Cub Cadet dealer GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION _ WARNING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water If there is any further discomfort seek prompt medical attention If acid spills on clothing first dilute it with clean water then neutralize with a solution of ammonia water or baking soda ...

Page 78: ... corrosion Avoid tipping Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped BATTERY STORAGE When storing the tractor for extended periods disconnect the negative battery cable It is not necessary to remove the battery All batteries discharge during storage Keep the exterior of the battery clean especially the top A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly The battery must be stored with a fu...

Page 79: ...ds as follows Place the front of the tractor against an immovable object e g wall post etc Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear wheels are approximately one inch of the ground With the engine running at high idle and the drive control levers opened out in the neutral position and the parking brake disengaged check the rear wheels for rotation If only one wheel is rotating locate the t...

Page 80: ...ecessary TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT If the transmission drive belt becomes worn and causes the drive transmissions to slip the drive belt must be replaced To replace the drive belt proceed as follows Remove the deck drive belt from the PTO clutch on the bottom of the engine following the instruc tions in Deck Removal SECTION 5 MOWER DECK From beneath the rear of the tractor insert a 3 8 inch drive ra...

Page 81: ...k with treated fuel and run the engine for 2 3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor Emptying the fuel system Prior to putting the tractor in storage monitor fuel consumption with the goal of running the fuel tank empty Run the engine until it begins to stall Use the choke to keep the engine running until all fuel in the carburetor has been exhausted Referring to the engine manual dra...

Page 82: ...r slide the belt off of the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Rolling the belt off the PTO pulley Using the deck lift handle raise the deck to the upper position that allows for the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use e...

Page 83: ... belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine WARNING The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot and could cause serious burns Use extreme caution when near the muffler or allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt Install the belt in the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine Route the backside of the belt around the fixed idler...

Page 84: ...an the rear of the deck Adjust if nec essary as follows With the deck raised off of the ground rotate the outer blades so that they are parallel to the frame of the tractor If the side to side leveling was done correctly measuring just the right blade should be acceptable to attain the correct back to front pitch of the deck Measure the distance from the front tip of the blade to the ground and th...

Page 85: ...ge wheel brackets on the deck Shoulder Screw Rear Gauge Wheel Shoulder Screw Gauge Wheel Bracket Lock Index Holes Gau_e Wheel Bracket Front Gauge Lock Nut Figure 33 DECK MAINTENANCE Using the Deck Wash System WARNING When using the deck wash system never engage the deck from any position other than the operator s seat of the tractor Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bys...

Page 86: ...sing and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut securing the blade Refer to Figure 35 When reinstalling the blades be sure they are installed so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck Tighten the blade nuts to 70 90 ft Ibs Reinstall the deck refer to Deck Installation on page 26 Hex Nut 5 16 Wrench Wood Block In Position Figure 35 DECK LUBRI...

Page 87: ...you experience engine problems or have questions regarding the engine SAFETY AWARENESS Whenever you see the symbols shown below heed their instructions Always follow safe operat ing and maintenance practices This warning symbol identifies special in structions or procedures which if not cor rectly followed could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION This caution I identifies special in...

Page 88: ...ine to cool DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts Place a protective cover over pulley V belt or coupling DO NOT run engine at excessive speeds This may result in injury Always remove the spark p ug caps from spark plugs when servicing the engine to prevent acci dental starting Read warning labels which are on the engine and understand them f any label is missing damaged or worn...

Page 89: ...ngine _ose items identifiedby the PedodicMain_ance Ch _ am ne_sary to e_um compliancewiththe applicablestaodards As the ownerof the engine you have tt _ responsibility to make surethat the recommendedm_irdenancais cardedo_ accordingto the instructions inthis_ner s Manual at your own expense The KawasakiLimitedEmission_ntrol SystemWa_nty requi_ that you return your engineto an autho rized Kawasaki ...

Page 90: ...ny 1998 Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd Dec 2001 to M Please notethat the photographs and illustrations shown inthismanual are made based on Model FH601V as a typicalexample among other similarmodels TABLE OF GENERAL INFORMATION 8 Location of Safety Related Labels 8 Location of Parts 9 Engine Serial Number 10 Tune up Specifications 10 Engine Oil Capacity 11 FUEL AND OIL RECOMMENDATIONS 12 Fuel 12 En...

Page 91: ... SCREE FtH 4 CH k_GE 01L 0eL F LTE_ REFE_ TO HNER i AiUAL FOR FURTHER iNF_RM_TIOW GENERAL INFORMATION 9 Location of Parts A Oil GaugD Filler B Oil Filter C Oil Drain Plugs D Air CleanedCarburetor E ConlZ olPanel F Spark Plug CapslSpsrk Plugs G Air lrdake Screen H Fan Housing K Fuel Pump L Fuel Tube M Fuel Filter VIEW a i Electric Starter J Voltage Regulator FHO41 O4M IG 35 ...

Page 92: ...s NGK BPR4ES 0 75 mm 0 030 in 1 550 r rain IT m 3 60C drain Crpm IN 0 10 0 15 mm 0004 0006 in EX 0 10 0 15 mm 0 004 0 006 in No other adjustment needed NOTE 0 Highand ow idte speed_may vary dependingon the equipmenton which the engfneis used Refer to the equipment specification GENERAL INFORMATION 11 Engine Oil Capacity Engine Oil Ca FH601V FH641V FI 1680V FH721V _aci_ 1 5 L 1 6 US qt when oil fil...

Page 93: ...fuel oxygenates ETHANOL Ethyl or GrainAlcohol You may use gasoline containing up to 10 ethanolby volume MTBE Methyl TertiaryButylEther You may usegasolinecontainingupto 15 MTBE by volume METHANOL Methylor Wood Alcohol You may use gasoline containing up to 5 methanolby volume as long as it also contains cosolventsand corms ion inhibitorsto protectthe fuel system Gasoline containingmore than 5 metha...

Page 94: ...r C_ the tank cap securely Engine Oil Che_ the engine oil daily before sta_ingthe en g_e othe_ise sho_age ofthe engineoil may _use seriousdamage to the engine such_ seizure Place the e_ine on level surface Clean area around the oilgauge before removing it s Remove the oil gauge A and wipe _ with clean cloth Pourthe oilslowlyto FULL markonthe oilgaul Inse_ the oil gauge into tube B WITHOUT SCREWING...

Page 95: ...ore startingthe engine insureall possible ex ternal loads are disconnected OOpen the fuel valve A on the equipment OPut the engineswitchkey intothe engine switch For control Panel SwitchType move the throt tle leveron the equipmentto its halfwayposition Moving the lever away from its low speed end turns ignitk_n on OMove the throttle leverto its halfwaypositionbe tween lowspeed and highspeed Assoc...

Page 96: ...tle lever A on the equipment to halfway between FAST and SLOW To warm up the engine run it for 3 to 5 minutes with the throffie lever in the same load position halfway before putting the equipment under load Then move the throttle lever A on the equipment to its FAST position CAUTION Allow engine to warm up sufficiently 3 to 5 minutes at idle before applying a load This will allow oil to reach all...

Page 97: ...o an idle Keep running at idle for about one minute CAUTION Engine damage can occur from run on or after burning If engine is stopped suddenly fi om high speed loaded operation Reduce engine speed to Idle for one minute before shutting engine off Tum the engine switchorthe switchkeyto OFF For ControlPanel SwitchType move the throttle leveragainst itslow speed end to turns ignitionoff Immediatelytu...

Page 98: ...ostno slack and tightenthe _ble damp bok A Removethe6 mm dia pin Make sure _ the carburetor choke valve M is closedcompletely_en the throttle lever on the equipmentis movedto _HOKE position If not perform CHOKEADJUSTMENT Choke Adju_ent Assoc ated Choke _pe Stoop the engine _ign the hole B in the wed contro lever C with the hole D in the base plate E by m_ng the lever C inse_ 6 mm dia pin or 6 mm b...

Page 99: ...hoke Cable Installation Adjustment Linkthe chokecable K to the chokecontrollever D and loosely clamp the choke cable outer housing L withthe cable damp bolt B e Movethe equipmentchokecontrol to OPEN po sition Make surethat the carburetor chokevahte M is fullyopened e Pull up the outer housing L of the chokecable untilthe innerwire K has almostno slack and tighten the cable clamp bo_ B Move the equ...

Page 100: ...espeed Every carburetoris adjustedat the factoryand a cap or a stopplate wasinstalled on each mixturescrew 0 f adjustmentis needed it must be performedby your authorized KawasakiEngine dealer MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 27 Periodic Maintenance Chart Always remove the spark plug cap from spark plug when servicing the engine to prevent accidental starting 44 ...

Page 101: ...plug Change oil filter R_ air cleaner paperelement Daily First 8 hr INTERVAL Every Every Every Every Every 25 hr 50 hr 100 hr 200 hr 300 hr e o e MAINTENANCE 29 MAINTENANCE K Cleancombustion chamber K Checkand adjustvalveclearance K Cleanand lapvalve seating surface Daily INTERVAL First Every Every Every Every 8 hr 25 hr 50hr 100 hr 200 hr Every 300 hr e O e NOTE 0 Theserviceintervalsindicatedare ...

Page 102: ...1V 8 L 1 9 US qt whenoil fll_r is removed MAINTENANCE 31 Oil Cooler Service FH721V Model Check and clean oilcoolerfinsevery 100 hours Clean dirt offthe outsidefins witha brushorwith compressed air Oil Change Change oil after first 8 hours of operation There after change oil every 100 hours Run the engine to warm oil Be surethe engine equipment is level Stop the engine Remove the oil drain plug and...

Page 103: ...p _rom hot to warm level before attempting to remove oil filter Drainengine oil intoa suitable container CAUTION Before removing the oil filter place suitable pan under filter connection Rotatethe oilfilter A counterck_ Jw_4se te remove it Coate filmof cleanengineoil onseal of newfilter Installnew tilter rotatingit clockwise until seal con tacts mountingsurface B Then rotateliter 3 4 turn more by ...

Page 104: ...s of sparks or flame including any ap pliances with a pilot light The fuel filter can notbe disassembled If the foe filtergets clogged replace it witha new one Thefuel pumpcan notbe disassembled Ifthe fuel pump fails replaceit with a new one Hot engine components can cause severe burns Stop engine and allow itto cool before check ing spark plugs Clean orreplacethe sparkplugsand resetgap A every 10...

Page 105: ...ass chaff or dirt cloggingthe cooling and causingovereating When cleaning removethe air intakescreen A andthe air cleaner cap 3 the fan housing B CAUTION Do not run engine before all cooling sys_ parts are reinstalled to keep cooling and car burn as intanded Bolts Size O Torque Bolts Size Leng_ l ghtefl_ to que 5 9 N m 0 6 kgf m 4 3 D M6 12 mm ft lb 5 g N m 0 6 kgf m 4 3 E M6 20 mm ft lb 5 9N m 0 ...

Page 106: ...drained gasolineand open the fuel valve to drain the gasoline from fuel tank completely Install the sediment bowl Put a pan under the carburetorand loosen the drain screwof the ca_uretor to drain the gasoline completely Tighten the drain screw A Fuel Drain Screw B Pan Gasoline is a toxic substence Dispose of gasoline properly Contact your local au_or ities for approved disposal methods Removethe s...

Page 107: ...uel infuel tank Fuel valve not in ON position Blockedfueltllter ortube Blockedair vent intank cap Faultycarburetor Over richfuel air mixture No fuel to Fillfuel tank combustion Openfuel valve lever chamber Changefuelfilter orfuel tube Clean fuel tank cap K Spark plugs Openchoke fouled by fuel Rotateengine withspark plugs removedto dischargeexcessfuel Clean sparkplugs Clean K Changefuel No spark or...

Page 108: ... K Select a betterlocation K K Have an aiffmdzed Kawaselddealer performthese service M For ControlPanel _Nitch Type movethe throffieleveron the equipmentaway fromits lowspeed end to rum the engineswitchto START position ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 43 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Toprotectour environment properlydisposeof used batteries engine o11 gasoline coolant or other com penents that you mlgM discar...

Page 109: ...90 8 Ibs NOTE 0 Specificationssubjectto change withoutnotice 0 Dry weight ex_udes that of fueltank and muffler WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING DIAGRAM 45 Wiring Diagram With 12 V 13 A Charging Coil Batten Capacit7 Recommended Model BatteryCapacity Lawn Mower 12 V 200 CCA Class Snow Thrower 12 V 280 CCA Class NOTE 0 PortionSurroundedbyhatchingShowsKawasaki Procurement Parts A Flywheel B Ignition Coil C Charg...

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Page 111: ...forthewarrantyperiod statedabove ifthe partfailsduringthe periodof warrantycoverage the part willbe repairedor replacedby MTDConsumerGroupIncaccording to subsection 4 below Any suchpart repairedor replacedunderwarrantywill bewarrantedfor the remainder of the period 2 Anywarrantedpart that is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectioninthewritteninstructionssuppliedis warrantedforthe warrantyperiodstatedab...

Page 112: ...E MAINTENANCE RECORDS through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our Web site at www cubcadet com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanad...