Cub Cadet Z-Force S Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Section 7 — Service
5. After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
6. 
⁄
bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
PTO Pulley
PTO Belt
Deck Belt
Figure 7-8
7. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing
the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to
lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level
the deck if required.
9. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the

NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt
routing to make sure that the belt has been routed
properly.
Z-Force S48
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
 Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position
and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.

2. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the
tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the
deck lift brackets on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
 
to the lowest mowing position.
NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
4. 
deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure
with cotter pins. See Fig. 7-7.
5. After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
Deck Installation
Z-Force S60/54
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
 Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position
and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.

2. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the
tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the
deck lift brackets on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets
Deck Lift Brackets
Figure 7-6
 
to the lowest mowing position.
NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
4. 
deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure
with cotter pins. See Fig. 7-7.
Figure 7-7
Cotter
Pin
Bracket Pin
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