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Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ-48 Zero Turn Mower Specs

Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ48 Engine

Kawasaki Engine

Engine Model ............... Kawasaki FR730V
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle vertical shaft V-twin OHV air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... 2
Cylinder Liners ............... Cast iron
Displacement, cu.in (cc) ............... 44.3 (726)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.07 (78.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ............... 2.99 (76.0)
Engine Power, Hp (kW) ............... 24.0 (18.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ............... 53.8 (39.7)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2400
Compression Ratio ............... 8.2:1
Fuel System ............... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ............... Internally vented with fuel shut-off solenoid
Fuel Pump ............... Diaphragm type pulse pump
Fuel Type ............... Gasoline (86 or higher)
Governor Type ............... Flyweight all speed governor
Lubrication System ............... Full pressure with spin-on oil filter
Cooling System ............... Forced-air
Oil Filter ............... Cartridge type full flow
Air Cleaner ............... Single stage element, dry type
Ignition System ............... Transistorized-flywheel magneto
Spark Plug Type ............... NGK BPR4ES
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.030 (0.76)
Armature Air Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.008-0.016 (0.20-0.41)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.004-0.006 (0.10-0.15)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ............... 5.6 (21.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 2.1 (2.0)
Starting System ............... Electric starter
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12
Charging System ............... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ............... 15

Kohler Engine

Engine Model ............... Kohler 7000 Series KT735
Engine Type ............... 4-cycle V-twin cylinder OHV vertical shaft air-cooled gasoline engine
Number of Cylinders ............... 2
Displacement, cu.in (L) ............... 44.2 (0.725)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ............... 3.27 (83.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ............... 2.64 (67.0)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ............... 24.0 (17.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ............... 3600
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lbs) ............... 54.9 (40.5)
Torque Speed, rpm ............... 2600
Low Idle Speed, rpm ............... 1750±75
High Idle Speed, rpm ............... 3600±50
Compression Ratio ............... 9.1:1
Fuel System ............... Carburetor
Carburetor Type ............... Fixed main jet
Fuel Pump ............... Pulse type
Governor Type ............... Mechanical
Lubrication System ............... Full pressure
Oil Filter ............... Full-flow type
Air Cleaner Type ............... Dual element
Ignition System ............... Electronic
Spark Plug Type ............... Champion RC12YC
Spark Plug Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.03 (0.76)
Module Air Gap, in (mm) ............... 0.008-0.012 (0.203-0.305)
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.006 (0.152)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ............... 0.006 (0.152)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ............... 5.6 (21.2)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 2.0 (1.9)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ............... 12
Charging System ............... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ............... 15

Power Take Off

Mid PTO Operational Type ............... Independent
PTO Clutch ............... Electric
PTO Drive Type ............... Belt-driven

Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ-48 Transmission

Transmission Model ............... Hydro-Gear ZT2800
Transmission Type ............... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ............... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ............... Infinite
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ............... 5.0 (4.7)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ............... 8.0 (12.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ............... 3.0 (4.8)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ............... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ............... Front steer
Steering System ............... Differential power
Front Tire Size ............... 13x5.00-6
Rear Tire Size ............... 20x10.00-8

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ............... 43 (1090)
Overall Length, in (mm) ............... 70 (1770)
Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 57 (1445)
Weight, lb (kg) ............... 730 (330)

Mower Deck

Mower Deck Type ............... Mid-mount
Number of Blades ............... 3
Cutting Width, in (mm) ............... 48 (1220)
Overall Width, in (mm) ............... 57 (1445)
Cutting Height, in (mm) ............... 1.0-4.0 (25-102)
Blade Engagement ............... Electric
Anti-Scalp Wheels ............... 2
Lift System ............... Manual, spring assist lift