User manual MTD RZT22

[. . . ] OPERATOR’S MANUAL RZT SERIES TRACTOR Model Number RZT 22 w/50" Mower Deck IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. [. . . ] If it does not, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. If the rotation stops, adjust the ferrule up or down the control rod as necessary to align with the hole in the transmission control arm. Re-insert the ferrule into the hole in the control arm and secure with the internal cotter pin. If necessary, repeat the previous two steps to adjust the other transmission control rod. Keyhole Slot • Figure 22 • After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift the rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the larger circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod. € • IMPORTANT: The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the engage position. TRACTOR CREEPING Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the tractor when the engine is running at high idle and the drive control levers are opened out in the neutral position. If after operating the tractor for some time, it begins to creep while in the neutral position, adjust the transmission control rods as follows. € Place the front of the tractor against an immovable object (e. € Jack up the rear of the tractor so that both rear wheels are approximately one inch of the ground. € With the engine running at high idle and the drive control levers opened out in the neutral position, and the parking brake disengaged, check the rear wheels for rotation. TRACTOR HIGH SPEED TRACKING If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: • • Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Perform the first three steps in the previous subsection, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor is not creeping. If creeping, adjust following the instructions in that sub-section. Recheck the tracking after making any adjustments to the transmission control rods. If uneven tracking persists, note which direction the tractor is tracking. - If the tractor tracks to the right, adjust the control lever stop bolt on the left side. - If the tractor tracks to the left, adjust the control lever stop bolt on the right side. € • 22 • Locate the applicable stop bolt on the left or right console. Pulley Spring Drive Belt PTO Pulley Figure 24 • Loosen the jam nut on the stop bolt, then turn the stop bolt counterclockwise to make it longer. Recheck the tracking and fine tune the adjustment as necessary. [. . . ] Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 30 days regardless of cause. After 30 days, but within the two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, and tires. hOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available , WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE , through your local authorized service dealer. [. . . ]