Cub Cadet RZT L Lawn Mower User Manual


 
10 Section 2— ASSembly & Set-Up
Position Drive Control levers
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping
purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that
normally secure the control levers in their operating position
are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control
levers for shipment. The control levers must be repositioned to
operate the tractor. To reposition the control levers for operation,
proceed as follows:
 Remove the hex screw and flat washer from the upper slot
of one of the drive control levers.
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted
hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the
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Control Lever
Slotted Hole
Hex Screw
Pivot
Bracket
Flat Washer
Pivot Bracket Hole
Figure 3-4
 Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside,
insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever
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4. Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
5. 
Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions on the final
adjustment of the levers.
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
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contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
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For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip ahead
to step 2.
 Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
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Figure 3-5
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
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 Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
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the tractor.