Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 27)

Cub Cadet Commercial Z-Wing
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11.13. The hinge lock and the bushing that it pivots on
can then be removed from the deck using a 9/
16” wrench. See Figure 11.13.
NOTE: The cable bracket must be removed to
release the carriage bolt.
11.14. Assembly notes:
• Reverse the disassembly process to install the
hinge lock.
• Lubricate the pivot point (shoulder bushing) with
anti-seize compound.
• Tighten the nut on the carriage bolt to a torque of
20-25 ft-lbs (27-34 Nm). Apply a small amount of
thread locking compound such as Loctite 242
(blue), or replace the nut if the locking feature of
the nut is in question.
• Tighten the nut that holds the compression
spring until the shoulder bottoms-out against the
bracket. Apply thread locking compound such as
Loctite 242 (blue), or replace the nut if the lock-
ing feature of the nut is in question. Tighten the
nut to a torque of 20-25 ft-lbs (27-34 Nm).
• Confirm correct operation and adjustment of the
wing lift mechanism and all associated safety
features before returning the mower to service.
11.15. There is a safety switch mounted to the rear
hinge on each side of the deck.
• The switch is actuated by the socket head cap
screw that releases the hinge lock.
• If the switch contacts of both switches do not
close, the PTO will be disabled.
Figure 11.13
Carriage bolt
Bushing
Hinge lock
11.16. The switch contacts are normally open (N.O.),
meaning that the internal contacts are broken
when the plunger is extended. See Figure 11.16.
• If the contacts fail to close when the plunger is
depressed, the PTO will not work.
• If the contacts fail to open when the plunger is
extended, an unsafe condition will exist.
• The switches should be tested whenever mower
deck maintenance is being performed.
11.17. Each switch is mounted to a bracket that can be
rotated for adjustment:
• Loosen the switch bracket mounting bolt using a
pair of 9/16” wrenches.
• Rotate the switch bracket until the contacts open
and when the hinge lock is unlatched and close
when the hinge lock latches.
• Secure the bracket by tightening the bolt.
Figure 11.16
Contacts closed
Plunger down
Hinge lock latched