Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 5)

Cub Cadet Commercial Z-Wing
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Purpose: Heavy-duty mowing in a compact
package. See Figure 1.1.
• Until now, commercial cutters needing a
machine that would fit through a 36” gate had to
settle for a commercial walk-behind mower or a
homeowner-grade zero-turn.
• The Z-Wing’s unique folding deck gives it the
ability to pass through a 36” gate or opening, yet
provide a 48” cutting swath, increasing produc-
tivity.
• When folded, the deck wings of the Z-Wing take-
up a smaller foot-print in a trailer or garage. This
enables the user to make more efficient use of
their trailer and garage space, and reduces the
chance of damage to other equipment during
loading or storage.
NOTE: When the deck of our standard TANK
line encounters other objects, it is seldom the
deck that gets damaged.
1.2. Means: The deck wings are lifted by an electric
actuator pulling on cables.
1.3. Safety: Safety switches that sense the position
of the deck wings prevent the PTO from being
engaged while the wings are up.
1.4. Drive System: Hydro-gear pumps drive White
Hydraulic wheel motors. These motors are new
to Cub cadet, and feature a unique roller stator
design.
Figure 1.1
NOTE: The information in this manual is derived
from prototype equipment. Although it is accu-
rate at the time of writing, it is subject to change
without notice.
2. SPINDLES AND BLADES
2.1. Flail blades have been in use on “bat-wing”
mowers in a variety of applications for many
years. The unique thing about their use on the
Z-Wing mower is that they enable just the outer
portion of the deck (wing) to be raised, and the
blades fold back to clear obstacles while the
wings are raised. See Figure 2.1.
2.2. Things to know about flail blades:
• The individual blade elements can be removed
from each of the three blade assemblies.
• If one element on a blade assembly is worn or
damaged beyond a point that can be corrected
with a light sharpening, replace both elements to
maintain balance.
• Blade assemblies can be balanced, but not with
the ease nor the accuracy of single-piece
blades.
• Replace any suspect blade hardware before
operating the mower.
• The operator should cease operation immedi-
ately if any unusual deck vibration or noises
occur.
Figure 2.1
Deck wing
(raised)
Blades
Cub Cadet Commercial Z-Wing