Cub Cadet RZT50VT, Operator'S Manual

Customer Support

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.cubcadet.com

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Locate your nearest Cub Cadet Dealer at (877) 282-8684

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Write us at Cub Cadet LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

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Thank you for purchasing an RZT series tractor manufactured by 

Cub Cadet 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. Cub Cadet 

LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs 

and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone your local Cub Cadet dealer or contact us directly.  Cub 

Cadet’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.
Throughout this manual, all references to 

right

 and 

left

 side of the 

machine  are observed from the operating position.

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. This information 

will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web 

site or with your local Cub Cadet dealer. Pivot the seat assembly 

forward to locate the model plate on the underside of the seat 

pivot bracket.  

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9

Controls & Features ................................................12

Operation ................................................................15

Maintenance  & Adjustment................................. 22

Service .................................................................... 29

Troubleshooting .................................................... 35

Replacement Parts  ............................................... 37

Attachments & Accessories .................................. 39

Warranties ............................................................. 42

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