Cub Cadet Z-FORCE 54, Z-FORCE 48 User Manual

Z-FORCE

HEAVY-DUTY ZERO-TURN RIDERS

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FEATURES

48" AND 54" TRIPLE-BLADE FABRICATED DECKS

WEIGHT 722 LBS. TO 740 LBS.

DUAL HYDRO-GEAR™ ZT-2800™ TRANSMISSION

4.25-GALLON FUEL TANK

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WE PUT MORE IN IT SO YOU CAN

SPEND MORE TIME OFF IT.

Our Z-Force® Zero-Turn Riders deliver more power and performance, so you can get your work done faster and easier. The zero turning radius means you’ll spend less time cutting and more time doing the things you like to do. In addition to saving you time, it offers a very comfortable ride with features like front caster wheels, pivoting front axle and high-back seat with gel suspension.

InnOvatIvE FEatuREs FOR an InCREdIblE ExpERIEnCE. that’s thE

EASIER TO OPERATE

Foot-pedal deck height adjustment makes it easier to select and set preferred mowing height without stopping or leaving your seat.

SMOOTHER CUT

Pivoting front axle and ﬂoating deck follow the contours of the ground for superior cutting, providing a smoother, more manicured look to the lawn.

CUB CADET ADVANTAGE.

ANTI-SCALPING WHEELS

ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH GEL SUSPENSION

PIVOTING FRONT AXLE

FULLY WELDED STEEL FRAME

ARM RESTS ON ALL MODELS

MARTJET

3-YEAR/180-HR LIMITED WARRANTY

DECK WASH

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STRONGER ENGINES

Professional-grade Kohler hardened crankshaft bearings and large capacity ﬁlters.

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Z-FORCE

HEAVY-DUTY ZERO-TURN RIDERS

ENGINE Z-FORCE® 48 Z-FORCE® 54

Engine type 22 HP* Kohler Engine displacement 725cc Engine orientation Vertical Engine fuel Gas Ignition Transistor controlled Lubrication/ﬁlter Full pressure w/spin-on oil ﬁlter Cooling system Air Air cleaner Replaceable/dual element Alternator/battery 12V-15 amp. regulated/275 cca Wiring Automotive-style Fuel capacity/pod Single 4.25-gallon tank/single storage pod

DRIVE SYSTEM

Transmission Dual Hydro-Gear™ ZT-2800™ w/oil reservoir and ﬁlter Ground speed Fwd: 8 mph, rev: 3.5 mph Hydraulic ﬂuid Rotella Hydraulic ﬂuid capacity 5.0 qt. (2.25 qt. per side including ﬁlter) including expansion tank Hydraulic oil ﬁlter Standard Return to neutral Standard Braking/parking brake Mechanical

STEERING

Controls 3-way adjustable lap bars Lap bar dampers Standard Caster wheel pivot bearings Composite bushing Front axle Pivoting, steel

CHASSIS

Frame Fully welded steel 1.5" x 2.0" tubular section

TIRES

Front tire size 13" x 5" Rear tire size 20" x 8"

DIMENSIONS

Length 70" Wheelbase 43"

Weight (approx.) 722 lbs. 740 lbs.

MOWER & DECK DESIGN

Safety Operator presence Deck size 48" 54" Deck blades Triple Deck construction 11-gauge fabricated deck, w/7-gauge reinforced top plate Deck style/system Floating Deck drive Belt driven, Kevlar Deck wash Patented SmartJet™ high-pressure deck washing system Deck lift Foot-pedal, spring assisted Deck height adjustment 1.0" Blade spindle construction Cast aluminum with tapered roller bearings Greasable spindle bearings Standard Blade length 17" 19" Blade brake clutch Ogura GT-1 Front anti-scalping roller Adjustable nose roller and 2 greasable anti-scalp wheels Rear anti-scalping rollers/striper 4 striping Deck PTO Electronic ﬁngertip engagement

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Monitor/hour meter Standard Seat type/arm rest High-back w/arm rests and gel suspension Cup holder Standard — Rear hitch Optional Front platform design Extruded steel

WARRANTY

This brochure is for advertisement purposes only. The product depictions are not meant to be used or relied upon as a substitute for the safety and use information that is published in the respective operator’s machine, read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine. Speciﬁcations and programs are subject to change without notice. Images may not reﬂect dealer inventory and/or unit speciﬁcations.

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Courage® V-Twin* OHV 24 HP* Kohler® Courage® PRO V-Twin OHV

Triple Plus 15W40

lever

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6" (rib)

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10" (turf) 20" x 10" — 10" (turf)

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4.0" (in. 25" increments)

in storage pool

3-year/180-hr limited warranty

manual. Before operating the

as rated by engine manufacturer †See your local Cub Cadet Independent Dealer for warranty information.