Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
Adjustments
WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE:
regarding tire pressure.
Adjusting the Deck
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a hanger that can
be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the
deck should be between ⁄ and ⁄ lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust as follows:
Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place
the deck lift lever in a middle position.
NOTE:
lever in a middle position and use the deck lift switch to
lower the deck to that position.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between ⁄ and ⁄ less
than the second measurement.
NOTE: Determine the approximate distance necessary for
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
4. To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the
hex nut against the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-7.
Figure 6-7
5. To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the
hex nuts, away from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 6-7.
6. Retighten the hex nuts when proper adjustment is achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both blades
so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
hanger bracket. See Figure 6-8.
Figure 6-8
4. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by
turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-8.
5. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip
measurements taken earlier are equal. Retighten the
hex bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make
sure the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
back on seat until it clicks into place.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the brake adjusted.
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