Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
24 se ct iO n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
If the deck wheels have excessive clearance or contact with 
the surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the deck lift pedal to its highest setting.a.
Remove the front and rear deck wheels by removing b.
the lock nuts and shoulder bolts which secure them
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c.
height setting.
Reinsert the shoulder bolts (with each gauge wheel) d.
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, push the seat adjustment lever
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position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is
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The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the 7.
blade is ⁄
on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper
adjustment is achieved.
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. 6-7, until a ten-pound pull
with a spring scale deflects the belt about ⁄
Setting the Deck Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
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the deck lift pedal in the normally desired mowing height
setting.
Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck wheels should have
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Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
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roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief

Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted.
Figure 6-9
Lock Nut
Shoulder Bolt
Deck Wheel
Figure 6-8
Figure 6-7