Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 User Manual

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After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward 5.
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt 6.
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bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
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the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to
lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
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the deck if required.
Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the 
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NOTE: 
routing to make sure that the belt has been routed
properly.
Deck Installation
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
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and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.
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tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the
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to the lowest mowing position.
NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
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deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure
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Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets
Deck Lift Brackets
Figure 7-6
PTO Pulley
Idler
Pulley
Figure 7-7
Cotter
Pin
Bracket Pin
Figure 7-8

Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Specifications

General

Engine Brand	Kohler
Engine Power	24 hp
Cutting Width	48 inches
Fuel Capacity	3.5 gallons
Transmission	Hydro-Gear ZT-2800
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Deck Material	Steel
Deck Construction	Fabricated
Deck Material Gauge	10-gauge
Number of Blades	3
Type	Zero-Turn
Cutting Height	1.5 - 4 inches
Warranty	3-year limited