Warning – Cub Cadet 190-295-100 User Manual

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SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS

DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE

Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after are
equipped with a deck downstop feature which
can be used to set the downstop position of the
mower deck.

The 48" and 54" mower decks are equipped with ground
following front caster wheels and are designed to be op-
erated with the caster wheels and rear rollers on the
ground. If the deck is being installed on a tractor
equipped with the downstop feature, the deck can be
suspended off the ground by utilizing the deck height
adjustment knob to set the downstop position. In either
case, to ensure an even cut on all types of terrain, the
mower deck should be properly leveled. The side to side
leveling procedure will result in the left and right blades
having corresponding cutting-edge-to ground measure-
ments within 1/16 inch of each other. Also, the cutting
blades will have a downward tilt toward the front of the
tractor of approximately 1/8 inch. To level the mower
deck, proceed as follows:

WARNING

Before making any adjustments, place the PTO
switch in the “OFF” position, engage the parking
brake lever, and turn the ignition key to the “OFF”
position. When adjusting the mower deck, be
careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades.

A. SIDE TO SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT

NOTE: Check for proper tire inflation before checking
and/or making a leveling adjustment.

Position the tractor on a hard, level surface, and
use the tractor hydraulic lift system to raise the
deck to its highest position. Stop engine.

Figure 18

To prevent contact with the surface below, adjust
the front caster wheel arms and rear rollers to
their highest setting (lowest deck setting). Refer
to SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT.

Carefully rotate the outer cutting blades so that
they are positioned perpendicular to the tractor
frame (See Figure 18).

Referring to Figure 19, measure and record the
distance from the level surface to the outer-most
cutting edge of the right blade. Repeat this step
for the left blade. If the two blade heights are not
within 1/16 inch, the deck must be leveled. Note
whether the left blade had the larger or smaller
distance between the cutting edge and level sur-
face. If the two blade heights are within 1/16 inch,
proceed to FRONT TO BACK LEVELING.

Figure 19

Side to side leveling is attained by adjusting the
hex lock nut on the bottom of the LH lift rod,
located below the LH lift link (See Figure 20).

Figure 20

Turn the hex lock nut upward (tighten) on the
threads of the lift rod to raise the left side of the
mower deck. Turn the lock nut down (loosen) on
the lift rod threads to lower the left side of the
mower deck.

Recheck the measurements described in step 4.
If the blade measurements are not within 1/16
inch, repeat steps 4 and 6 until the correct mea-
surement is obtained.

OUTER BLADES

PERPENDICULAR TO FRAME

Finger guard

2. Blade
3. Hard Level Surface
4. Measure This Distance

HEX LOCK NUT

LH LIFT ROD

LH LIFT LINK