Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 42)

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18.3. The adjustment point is easily accessible
through an oval-shaped opening near the rear of
the control housing. See Figure 18.3.
18.4. Loosen the socket-head cap screw that secures
the return-to-neutral mechanism using a 1/4”
allen wrench.
18.5. Confirm that no hazardous conditions will result
from starting the engine.
18.6. Lift and safely support the rear of the mower,
keeping the rear wheels off of the ground.
18.7. Connect the negative battery cable.
18.8. Start the engine, and operate it at a low throttle
setting. Do not release the parking brake.
18.9. Reaching in from the back of the control hous-
ing, carefully rotate the entire return-to-neutral
mechanism slightly forward or aft to find the
point where the drive system generates the least
amount of noise.
18.10.After the adjustment is “roughed-in” at a low
throttle setting, increase the engine speed:
• The adjustment will be more sensitive at higher
engine speeds.
• Find the point where the least drive system
noise is created.
• Tighten the socket-head cap screw to secure the
adjustment.
18.11. Turn-off the engine.
18.12.Lower the rear wheels to the ground.
18.13.Connect the steering link rods and repeat the
adjustment described in the LINKAGE NEU-
TRAL ADJUSTMENT, which will have shifted
slightly.
18.14.Disconnect the negative battery cable.
18.15.Install the hydro service plate.
18.16.Reconnect the battery.
18.17.Test the operation of the mower and its safety
features in a safe area that is clear of hazards,
obstacles, and other personnel before returning
it to service.
19. TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
19.1. After the neutral control is properly adjusted, its
appropriate to test the high speed tracking.
19.2. Loosen the rollers on the steering pivot plates
that act as travel stops, using a 9/16” wrench.
See Figure 19.2.
Figure 18.3
1/4” Allen
wrench
Figure 19.2
Steering
pivot plate
Travel stop
assembly
Washer Carriage
Jam nuts
bolt
(2 per)
Spacers
(2 per)