Cub-cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 Manuel d'utilisateur

Hydrostatic Zero-TurnResidential Riding MowerTurf EquipmentOPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALMODEL23HP Z-Force 60

10OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSA.General1. When Mowing:a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed.b. When operating this mower, in the

11b. Avoid turning downhill if possible, if not use extra care and go slowly.c. Avoid turning when going downhill, traction is at a minimum going down

124.Electric Blade Clutch Switch: (See Figure 1.) Located on the right side of the mower beside the ignition switch. This is an “on/off” push pull swi

13C.Initial Adjustments1. Check the fluid levels and tires:Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.a. Fuel: Using a good g

14desired cutting height has been attained. If the dimensions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through “f.” above.5. Lubricate all fittings listed i

15(toward center of machine). Slowly, move both lap bars toward the front of the machine until the machine begins to move forward — release the lap ba

16i. Gasoline Engine: Once the engine starts, push the choke on halfway and as the engine warms, push the choke off all the way.4.Operating the Mower:

17MAINTENANCE ANDSERVICEWARNING:Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting b

18Note: Blades that cannot be easily bal-anced—REPLACE.3. Changing the Blade Drive Belts:a. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark

19c. Remove the mower deck. See Mower Deck on page 17.d. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.e. Clean the area around the hy

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20dard plug-in type automotive fuse rated at 20.0 amp.7.Safety Switches: There are five safety switches in the electrical circuit which control the en

21the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and the electric blade clutch. Then check out the seat switch, the blade clutch switch and finally the elec

22Note: If you wish to move the mower by pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower. Pull both levers

23rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer-ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, take the

24MAINTENANCE SCHEDULEA. Daily Checks1. Before starting engine:a. Check the fuel level.b. Check the engine oil level.c. Check the hydraulic oil level.

25OIL CHARTApply a few drops of SAE 15W40 oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine

26Performance AdjustmentsA. High Speed Tracking AdjustmentIf mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position:1. Check air pressu

27C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut he

28F. Deck leveling Procedure1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition

29WIRING DIAGRAMGD: 02000167

3FOREWORDThe Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability and mid-mount cut-ting. The machine incorporates many safety features

30SLOPE GAUGEDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could ove

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:TWO-YEAR RESIDENTIALONE-YEAR COMMERCIALProper maintenance of your Cub Cadet equipment is the owner’s responsibilit

4WARNING• The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to c

5should not be driven up or down a ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, because the unit could tip over causing serious personal injury. The uni

67. Remove the key when the machine is left unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-tion.D. SERVICE1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other

79. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thor-oughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair th

8SAFETY DECALSK EEP HA NDS and FE ET AW AYDANGERTO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N OT O PERATE MOW ER U NLESSDI SCHARGE CHUT E COVER O R GRASSCATCHER

9SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch;