Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Lawn Mower Owner’s Manual

: June 4, 2024
: Cub Cadet

Table of Contents

Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Lawn Mower
Parts/Warranty Supplement
Replacement Parts
Attachments & Accessories
CUB CADET LLC — LIMITED WARRANTY
Additional Warranty Notes
How to Get Service Under This Limited Warranty
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Lawn Mower

Parts/Warranty Supplement

Models
Z-Force S 48/54/60, Z-Force SX 48/54/60
Customer Support
For machines needing service or parts replacement please contact your local Cub Cadet Service Center or the Customer Support Department before attempting to return the machine. If you have difficulty assembling this product, have questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, want to order replacement parts/attachments/accessories, or want to view an online How-To video; you can seek help from the experts. Have your full model number and serial number ready. Choose from the options below:
Warranty
This document contains information for all listed models. Warranty information included in this document is specific to your purchased product.

Web: www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/find-service-center or www.cubcadet.com/equipment/cubcadet/service-and-parts
Phone: (800) 965-4CUB

Replacement Parts

Part Number	Description		Part Number
954-05012A	Deck Belt, 48”	951-12179C	Gas Cap
954-05013	Deck Belt, 54”	946-05133	Throttle Control Cable (Kohler engines)
954-05015	Deck Belt, 60”	946-05099	Throttle Control Cable (Kawasaki

Attachments & Accessories

Part No.	Part
19A70040100	Bagger
19A70046100	Bagger Mounting Kit
19B70037100	48” Mulch Kit
19B70038100	54” Mulch Kit
19B70039100	60” Mulch Kit
19B40026100	Cub Hauler
19B70045100	Power Deck Lift
19B70044100	Plow
490-850-0018	Extended Spark Plug

CUB CADET LLC — LIMITED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth herein is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to a new Cub Cadet® product (hereinafter “Product”) purchased and used in the United States and/or Canada to the Initial Purchaser (as defined herein). This limited warranty does not cover Emission Control Systems and is not a Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement, as defined by U.S. federal law. Please refer to the Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement in the operator’s manual for warranties covering Emission Control Systems.
Scope of the Limited Warranty
Cub Cadet LLC warrants that the Product (except with regard to the components and circumstances defined below as “Exclusions”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the Warranty Period, as defined below. For purposes of this limited warranty, the “Initial Purchaser” is the first person/company to purchase this new Product from an authorized Cub Cadet dealer, distributor, and/or retailer of such products, including a party for whom said Product was purchased as a gift. This limited warranty is non- transferrable. During the Warranty Period, Cub Cadet LLC will, at its option, either repair or replace any original part that is covered by this limited warranty and is determined to be defective in workmanship or material. “Commercial Use” shall be defined as any commercial, professional, agricultural, institutional, or income-producing use of the Product. See notes below as to Commercial Use Warranty.

Cub Cadet® Warranty Information

Handheld Product| Warranty Period
Chainsaws, Cultivators, Blowers, Brushcutters, Trimmers| 3 Year
Wheeled Chore and Snow Product|
Chipper-Shredders, Chipper-Shredder Vacuums, Blowers, Log Splitters, Snow Blowers| 3 Year
Tillers, String Trimmers, Lawn Edgers, Pressure Washers CC3224, CC3425 & CC4033| 3 Year†
Pressure Washers| 2 Year†
Battery Powered Product|
60 Volt Max Product Series, CC30E, XT1 LT42E, ZT1 42E| 3 Year†
60 Volt Max Product Series, CC30E, XT1 LT42E, ZT1 42E Batteries| 4 Year†
Gas Powered Product|
Ultima ZTX Series| 4 Year/800 hour (whichever comes first)
Z-Force SX| 4 Year/500 hour (whichever comes first)
Walk-Behinds, Wide-Area Walk-Behinds, CC30 Riders, XT1 & XT2 Enduro Series, RZT S/SX, Ultima ZT Series, Z-Force S| 3 Year†
23” Walk-Behinds, XT3 Enduro Series| 4 Year†
Rotary Spreader| 1 Year
Gas Blowers, PRO HW, PRO X-636| 2 Year
PRO Z 500/700/900, PRO X-648/654/660, TANK LZ/SZ| 3 Year
PRO Z 100 S| 2 Year/NHL (No Hour Limit) or 4 Year/500 hour (whichever comes first)
**Utility Vehicle***|
Challenger Series, Volunteer Series| 1 Year

Additional Warranty Notes

Lead-Acid Batteries: Are covered by a one (1) year prorated limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship, with 100% replacement during     the first three (3) months, from the date of original purchase by the Initial Purchaser. After three (3) months, the battery replacement credit is based on the months remaining in the twelve (12) month period, dating back to the date of original purchase by the Initial Purchaser. Any replacement battery will be warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period.
Frames: The frame, chassis, and front axle on all XT1, XT2 and XT3 products are covered for “Residential Use” by a five (5) year limited warranty. The frame on   all Ultima ZT and ZTX series products are covered for “Residential Use” by a seven (7) year Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Mowing Decks: 1) Cub Cadet LLC warrants the mowing decks under the warranty of the product it came with unless otherwise stated. 2) When so equipped,     the optional fabricated cutting deck shell (excluding wear parts, etc. thereon) shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime      of the product, namely for as long as it is owned by its Initial Purchaser or the party for whom it was originally purchased as a gift, or seven (7) years from the date of its initial sale to an Initial Purchaser, whichever comes first. 3) The deck shell, deck spindles, and deck steel pulleys (collectively the “Deck Assembly”)       on PRO Z 500 / 700 / 900 and PRO X-600 product only, shall also be warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for up to an additional        two (2) years (a total of five (5) years from date of purchase) or 1,750 cumulative hours of operation, whichever comes first. For purposes of clarity, no hour limitation applies during the initial three (3) year period described above.
Snow Blowers: Three-Stage and Two-Stage (excluding 2X 24 models) – Auger gear boxes have a five (5) year limited warranty.
L and S Series: RZT L/LX, Z-Force L/LX/SZ, PRO Z 100 L, Z-Force Commercial (LZ/SZ), and Tank (L/S): Please refer to warranty included with Operator’s Manual.
Attachments/Accessories: Please refer to warranty with Operator’s Manual.
*Limited Commercial Use Warranty: Handheld products – 90 days; Chipper- Shredder Vacuums, Blowers, Log Splitters, Snow Blowers – 1 year;

Utility Vehicle – 6 month.

† No Commercial Use Warranty: Tillers, String Trimmers, Lawn Edgers, Pressure Washers, Battery Powered Product, Walk Behind Mowers, 60 Volt Max Product Series, CC30 Riders, Enduro Series, RZT S/SX, Ultima ZT Series, and Z-Force.

How to Get Service Under This Limited Warranty

In order to qualify for the limited warranty, as set forth herein, the repairs made under this warranty must be performed by an authorized Cub Cadet service provider. To locate a Cub Cadet service provider, contact your authorized Cub Cadet dealer, distributor, or retailer, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P.O. Box 368023, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-877-282-8684, or log on to our Website at www.cubcadet.com. For Canada, contact MTD Products Limited, 97 Kent Ave, Kitchener, ON N2G 3R2, or call 1-800-668-1238, or log on to our Website at www.cubcadet.ca. This limited product warranty is provided by Cub Cadet LLC and is the only product warranty provided by Cub Cadet LLC for the Product. A COPY OF YOUR SALES RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

What This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover
This limited warranty does not cover the following (the “Exclusions”):

Product purchased outside of the United States or Canada.
Emission Control Systems. These items are subject to a separate warranty under the applicable Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement. Please refer to the applicable Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement for terms and conditions relating to Emission Control Systems.
Damage due to lack of maintenance and/or improper maintenance, as described in the operator’s manual.
Normal wear and tear resulting from use of the Product.
Normal Wear Parts (as defined herein) are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of original purchase by the Initial Purchaser for residential use, and for 30 days or 100 hours (whichever occurs first) for Product used commercially. Depending on Product, Normal Wear Parts include, but are not limited to items such as: belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, shave plates, skid shoes, tines, filters, nozzles, hoses, O-rings, spray guns, wands, tires, spark plugs, fuses, bump knobs, outer spools, cutting line, inner belts, starter pulley, starter rope, drive belts, saw chains, guide bars, and other consumable items.
Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders are covered for a period of one (1) year.
Use of the product that is not consistent with the intended use thereof, as described in the operating instructions, including, but not limited to, abuse, misuse and/or neglect of the Product, or any use inconsistent with and/or non-compliant with instructions contained in the Operator’s Manual. This includes operation in sandy and/or corrosive environments.
Any Product that has been altered or modified in a manner not consistent with the original design of the Product or in a manner not approved by Cub Cadet LLC.
Paint repairs or replacements for defective paint (including materials and application) are covered for a period of three (3) months.
Wheel rims (when so equipped) are covered for a period of three (3) months for manufacturing defects.

This warranty does not cover, and Cub Cadet LLC disclaims any responsibility for, matters including, but not limited to, the following:

Loss of time or loss of use of the Product.
Transportation costs and other expenses incurred in connection with the transport of the Product to and from the authorized Cub Cadet service provider.
Any loss or damage to other equipment or personal items.
Damages caused by improper maintenance or the use of other than the specified fuel, oil, or lubricants, as approved in the operator’s manual.
Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or part not approved by Cub Cadet LLC for use with the Product.

Limitations

THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTY SHALL APPLY AFTER THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD, AS SET FORTH ABOVE, AS TO THE PARTS AS IDENTIFIED. NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY, PRODUCT SHALL BIND CUB CADET LLC. DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PART, AS SET FORTH ABOVE. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
THE PROVISIONS, AS SET FORTH HEREIN, PROVIDE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ARISING FROM THE SALE. CUB CADET LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR TRANSPORTATION OR FOR RELATED EXPENSES, OR FOR RENTAL EXPENSES TO TEMPORARILY REPLACE A WARRANTED PRODUCT. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.)
IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD. ALTERATION OF THE SAFETY FEATURES OF THE PRODUCT SHALL VOID THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. YOU ASSUME THE RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY, AND/OR TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT.
This limited warranty extends to the Initial Purchaser only and, except as otherwise stated herein, the applicable Warranty Period will begin on the original date of purchase of the Product. In the event that the original date of purchase of the Product is indeterminable, then the Warranty Period shall be established as beginning on the Product’s date of manufacture, as determined by Cub Cadet LLC, and ending six (6) months after the applicable Product Warranty Period, as defined above. In no event shall a Product’s warranty extend beyond the applicable Warranty Period.

How State Law Relates to This Warranty
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.