Cub Cadet GT-2554 - Manual (Page 37)

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B. DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS
The 54" mower deck is equipped with ground following
front castor wheels and is designed to run on its
wheels. However, to ensure even cutting, the mower
deck should be properly leveled. The leveling
procedure will result in the left and right blades having
corresponding cutting-edge-to ground measurements
within 1/16 inch of each other. Also, the blades will
have a downward tilt toward the front of the tractor of
approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch. To level the mower deck,
proceed as follows:
WARNING: Before making any adjust-
ments, place the PTO switch in the “OFF”
position, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition key to the “OFF” position and
remove the key from the switch. Discon-
nect the spark plug wires for additional
safety. When handling the mower deck,
be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharp blades.
NOTE: Check the tires for proper inflation before
making a leveling adjustment. To level the deck, the
tractor and deck MUST be placed on a hard, level
surface during adjustment.
SIDE TO SIDE LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
1. Position the tractor and mower on a hard, level
surface.
2. The mower deck wheels should be installed in
their uppermost position to prevent contact with
the hard, level surface below. Refer to CUTTING
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT.
3. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its
highest setting. Carefully rotate the outer cutting
blades so that they are positioned perpendicular
to the tractor frame (See Figure 47). Then lower
the deck to a mid-height setting using the tractor
implement lift handle .
Figure 47
4. Referring to Figure 48, measure and record the
distance from the hard, 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, note whether the right hand
blade is lower or higher than the left blade, then
proceed to steps 5, 6 and 7. If the two blade
heights are within 1/16 inch, proceed to FRONT
TO BACK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT.
Figure 48
5. Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.
6. Side-to-side leveling is obtained utilizing the
adjustment ferrule and right hand lift link rod (Refer
to Figure 49).
7. Loosen the upper jam nut on the lift link rod and turn
away from the adjustment ferrule. Turn the lower
lock nut upward (tighten) on the threads of the rod
to raise the right side of the mower deck. Turn the
lock nut down (loosen) on the threads to lower the
right side of the mower deck (See Figure 49).
Figure 49
MOWER
BLADES
1. Finger guard
2. Blade
3. Hard Level Surface
4. Measure This Distance
1
2
3
4
RIGHT HAND
LIFT LINK ROD UPPER
JAM NUT
ADJUSTABLE
FERRULE LOWER
LOCK NUT