Cub Cadet PRO Z 972 SDL

18 Section 3 — controlS & operation
Inner Baffle
Discharge
Baffle Cutting Blades Gauge Wheels Front Roller Rear Rollers
Standard set-up Installed Installed Hi-lift Low = 3 to 5” Low = 3 to 5” Low = 3 to 5”
Stems (Dandelion, Bahia, Buckhorn, etc.) Removed Installed Hi-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Very Lush &/or tall grass Removed Installed Hi-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Low cut height (1 to 2”) Installed Installed Low-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Mulch Installed Removed Hi-lift/Mulch
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Material collection Installed Installed Hi-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Abrasive (sandy), dry Removed Installed Low-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Wet Installed Installed Hi-lift
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
High = 1 to
2-⁄”
Low = 3 to 5”
Table Notes: This table is a general outline of suggested settings, mowing conditions may vary.
Inner Baffle: The inner baffle regulates grass discharge. Remove the inner baffle for high-volume grass and install the inner baffle for precision cutting.
Discharge Baffle: The discharge baffle enhances the grass discharge pattern. The discharge baffle reduces clumping and should be removed for mulching.
Gauge Wheels: The gauge wheels reduce scalping, help with precision cutting and reduce turf defacement during turns.
Rear Rollers: The rear rollers reduce scalping and gives grass a striped appearance.
Cutting Blades: The cutting blades cut grass, create grass lift and discharge grass through the discharge chute.
Discharge Chute: The discharge chute controls the mower deck discharge and enhances the discharge pattern
NOTE: To avoid damaging grass, no more than ⁄ of the grass height should be removed during a single cutting (i.e. if the grass is 6” tall, cut it to 4”).
Reconfigurable Mower