Troy-Bilt Series RZT Manuel D’Utilisation

Before performing any maintenance, 

place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the 

parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” 

position and remove the key from the switch. Protect 

your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the 

blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not 

to cut yourself on the sharpened blades.

The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the 

cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain 

balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained. 
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many 

times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended 

that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your 

authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
1. 

Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck 

Removal on page 28) then gently flip the deck over to 

expose its underside.

2. 

Use a 15⁄16” wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle 

assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade. 

A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing 

and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose 

the hex nut securing the blade. See Figure 7-11.

3. 

When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so that 

the wings are pointing upward toward the top of the deck.

4. 

Tighten the blade nuts to 70-90 ft. lbs. 

5. 

Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 30).

Several components must be removed and special tools used in 

order to change the tractor’s transmission drive belt. See your 

Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.

Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the 

mower when the throttle is on and the speed control levers are 

in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see an authorized 

service dealer.