Ohio Steel Cub Cadet 60ZTSB User manual

Operation Instructions
While blade is touching ground, slide adjustment tube (4) vertically, up or down, until rotating lift tube (5) is •
horizontal and parallel with ground. Insert bolt (20) and tighten nut (21).
To positioning the collar (7) place pin against bottom of side support bracket (6). •
Adjust plow glides (13) such that the bottom of the blade is approximately 1/2" above ground. Smooth •
surfaces require a lower setting or may not require plow glides at all.
Adjust foot lift (10), up or down, such that approximately 6-8" of clearance exist on ZTR foot deck. Secure •
using bolt (23) in welded nut on the rotating lift tube (5).
Begin plowing at a slow speed to insure proper function of all parts. •
Warnings and Safety Precautions
Use caution when operating on slopes. •
Mower traction on snow and ice may vary, use caution. •
Never leave mower running while adjusting blade. •
Never put body parts under snow blade while raised. •
Clear plowing area of all objects and note locations of potential hazards. •
Snow blade may tilt forward when hitting and object or on uneven pavement. Back up slowly, snow blade •
can throw debris back toward operator.
Use caution when plowing large amounts of snow. It is a good practice to plow multiple times during large •
snow falls.
Do not drive into snow piles at high speeds. •
Check all bolts for tightness before operating snow blade. •
Ohio Steel Industries
Columbus, OH 43224 U.S.A.
Visit our website: www.ohiosteel.com
For missing parts or questions
Call 1-800-652-2321
Tools Required
1/2", 9/16", 3/4" and 1-1/8"sockets and / or wrenches. •
Adjustable wrench. •
Model Number 60ZTSB
60" Zero Turn Mower Snow Blade
60ZTSB - REV A - 10/06

Assembly Instructions
Snow blade mounting type. Figures 1-4 use step 1a. Figure 5, step 1b, covers installation on Cub Cadet
tractors. Assembly for all types is the same past the first step.
1a. Loosely attach adaptor plate (8) to front support bar on tractor using U bolts (19) and 3/8" lock nut (18).
Position noched section toward wheel. Locate as close as possible to outer edges by welds at wheel
fixture.
Check for interference with caster and adjust accordingly.
1b. Loosely attach adaptor plate (8) to Cub Cadet plates (15) using a 3/8" x 1" hex bolt (16), 3/8" flat
washer (17), and 3/8" locknut (21). Position noched section toward wheel. Slide assembly onto front of
tractor and loosely attach using 1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (20) and 1/2" locknut (21). Slide the assembly
toward the tractor to where the adaptor plate and hex bolt are wedged.
Check for interference with caster and adjust accordingly.
Step 2.
Slide collar (7) onto rotating lift
bar (5). Keep welded bar on the
tractor side.
Slide support brackets (6) onto
rotating lift bar (5). Keep the narrow
side on the inside to allow the collar
welded bar to touch support bar (6).
Attach support brackets (6) onto
adaptor plate (8) using pin (9) and a
hair pin (22).
Slide collar (7) against support
brackets (6). Position collar (7) to
nearest hole and secure with 1/2" x
3-1/2" hex bolt (20), two 1/2" flat
washers (33) and 1/2" locknut (21).
Note: may need to adjust adapter
assembly location to get a better fit.
Check for wheel clearance.
Tighten all bolts from Step 1.
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Place welded bar of collar
on the tractor side.
Detailed View Left Side
Figure 2
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Detailed View Top Left
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Front Support Bar
Wheel Fixture
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Cub Cadet
Figure 5
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Step 3. Figure 7
Attach foot bar (11) to foot lift (10) using
3/8" x 1-3/4" hex bolt (24) and 3/8" lock
nut (18).
Insert foot lift into front opening of rotating
lift bar (5). Then secure using 1/2" pointed
bolt (23) and welded nut on rotating lift bar.
Insert adjustment tube (4) into front of
rotating lift bar (5). Then secure using
1/2" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (23) and 1/2" lock
nut (21).
Insert square caps (34) into ends of foot
bar (11). Insert rotating lift capd (35) into
ends of rotating lift bar (5).
Step 4. Figure 8
Attach wear strip (12) to the front of the
snow blade (1). Use 5/16" x 3/4" bolts (25)
and 5/16" locknuts (26).
Step 5. Figure 9
Attach springs (27) to snow blade (1). Next attach
Springs (27) to pivot plate (2). Attach pivot plate to
snow blade (1). Use blade pivot rod (14) and
hairpin (22).
Springs will be under load and will require some force
to install pivot pin. Caution never put any part of the
body between pivot plate (2) and snow blade (1).
Step 6. Figure 10
Insert support tube (3) into adjustment
tube (4). Insert 1/2" x 4" hex bolt (32)
through holes and tighten 1/2" locknut (21).
Step 7.
Adjust to desired height. Tighten all bolts.
Step 5. Figure 9
Attach support tube (3) to pivot plate (2). Use
3/4" x 4" hex bolt (28) and 3/4" locknut (29).
Insert handle pivot pin (30) through pivot
plate and support tube and attach with
hairpin (22) as shown.
Attach glide (13) using 1/2" x 1" hex bolt (31).
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This warranty does not cover:
Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence.•
Equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.•
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Ohio
Steel will at its option repair or replace it free of charge. This warranty excludes glide weldment, wear strip and
blade springs, which are expendable and become worn during normal use.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Contact Ohio Steel to arrange for product repair, or return this product to place of purchase for replacement.
When ordering repair parts always give the following information,
PRODUCT NAME, MODEL NUMBER, PART NUMBER, and PART DESCRIPTION.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to
state.This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.
For missing parts or questions call 1-800-652-2321 www.ohiosteel.com
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Item Num. Part Number Part Description Quantity Item Num. Part Number Part Description Quantity
1 60ZTSB-01 Snow Blade 1 20 STDBH5003500 Hex Bolt 1/2" X3-1/2" 7
2 60ZTSB-02 Pivot Plate 1 21 STDNN500 Nylock Nut 1/2" 9
3 60ZTSB-03 Support Tube 1 22 STDPH7 Hair Pin 4
4 60ZTSB-04 Adjustment Tube Weldment 1 23 STDBS5001500 Pointed Bolt 1/2" X 1-1/2" 1
5 60ZTSB-05 Rotating Lift Weld 1 24 STDBH3751750 Hex Bolt 3/8" X1-3/4" 1
6 60ZTSB-06 Side Support Bracket 2 25 STDBH313750 Hex Bolt 5/16" X3/4" 9
7 60ZTSB-07 Collar Weld 2 26 STDNC313 Lock Nut 5/16" 9
8 60ZTSB-08 Adaptor Plate (Mounting) 2 27 60ZTSB-27 Blade Spring 9-1/2" 2
9 60ZTSB-09 Support Pin 2 28 STDBH7504000 Hex Bolt 3/4" X 4" 1
10 60ZTSB-10 Foot Lift 1 29 STDNN750 Nylock Nut 3/4" 1
11 60ZTSB-11 Foot Kick Weld 1 30 60ZTSB-30 Handle Pivot Pin 1
12 60ZTSB-12 Wear Strip 1 31 STDBH5001000 Hex Bolt 1/2" X 1" 2
13 60ZTSB-13 Glide Weldment 2 32 STDBH5004000 Hex Bolt 1/2" X4" 2
14 60ZTSB-14 Blade Pivot Rod 1 33 STDFW500 Flat Washer 1/2" 4
15L 60ZTSB-15L Cadet Mounting Plate Left 2 34 60ZTSB-34 Square Cap 2
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60ZTSB-15
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Cadet Mounting Plate Right 2 35 60ZTSB-35 Rotating Lift Cap 2
16 STDBH3751000 Hex Bolt 3/8" X 1" 8 36 60ZTSB-36 Hardware Bag 1
17 STDFW375 Flat Washer 3/8" 8 37 60ZTSB-37 Decal 1
18 STDNC375 Lock Nut 3/8" 9 38 60ZTSB-38 User Guide 1