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Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS
Adjusting the Belt Tension
To tighten or loosen the tension on the belt, tighten or loosen
the jam nuts on the U-rod, see Fig. 6-8, until a ten-pound pull
with a spring scale deflects the belt about ⁄
Figure 6-8
Setting the Deck Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift pedal in the normally desired mowing height
setting.
2. Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck wheels should have
If the deck wheels have excessive clearance or contact with
the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift pedal to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by removing
the lock nuts and shoulder bolts which secure them
to the deck. See Fig. 6-9.
Lock Nut
Shoulder Bolt
Deck Wheel
Figure 6-9
c. Place the deck lift pedal in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder bolts (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
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 properly adjusted.
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