Cub Cadet SLT1500 Series - Manual (Page 22)

Series 1000 and 1500
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13.5. Remove the notched plate that the deck height
control lever seats against in the fender, using a
1/2” socket. See Figure 13.5.
13.6. Push the deck height control lever as far forward
as it will go, and secure the lever in that position.
13.7. Remove the pulley that carries the deck lift cable
using a 1/2” wrench and a 5/8” wrench.
13.8. Remove the E-clip from the same end of the lift
shaft that the cable is being removed from. This
will allow the lift shaft to be pushed-in slightly,
providing clearance for the pin.
13.9. Remove the hairpin clip that secures the pin on
the top end of the cable to the arm on the deck
lift shaft. See Figure 13.9.
NOTE: Early models used a removable clevis
pin. Current production cables have captive
pins.
13.10. Remove the hairpin clip that secures the pin to
the lift arm, and remove the cable.
13.11. Installation notes:
• Reverse the removal process to install the
cables and pulleys.
• Because of the dusty environment that many
mowers operate in, grease applied to the cable
or pulley may accelerate wear rather than pre-
vent it. If any lubricant is used on the pulley, it
should be a dry graphite or PTFE based lube.
• Replace the pulleys and cables if they show
signs of wear.
• Check deck level before returning the tractor to
service.
• Tighten fasteners to the following torques:
Lug nuts 75ft-lbs (Nm)
Screws, handle to fender 60 in-lbs (Nm)
Screws, plate to fender 144in-lbs (Nm)
Shoulder bolts, pulley 144 in-lbs (Nm)
14. LEVELING THE CUTTING DECK
NOTE: Prior to leveling the mowing deck, per-
form the following steps:
• Check the tire pressure. The front tires will be
approximately 14 PSI, and the rear tires will be
approximately 10 PSI.
• Place the tractor on a level surface.
• Depress and lock the parking brake.
• Place the cutting deck in cutting position 3 or 4.
SIDE TO SIDE ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT: The cutting deck must be even
side to side.
Figure 13.5
Figure 13.9
Deck Lift Cable