Leveling the deck – Cub Cadet RZT-S Series User Manual

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Leveling the deck

For the best quality cut, the deck must be level side to side and the front of the deck should be 1/4” lower than

the rear of the deck.

To level the deck:

NOTE: Deck leveling is part of initial mower setup. Before adjusting an out of level deck on a mower that has

been used, inspect all of the deck lift and suspension linkages. Move the deck through its full range of
travel while checking linkage movement. Repair any damaged or binding linkage before leveling the
deck.

NOTE: Check the mower’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. The recommended

operating tire pressure is:

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Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•

Approximately 20 psi for the front tires

NOTE: When either deck level or pitch are adjusted, check both level and pitch after the adjustment has been

made.

Side to Side Leveling

NOTE: When leveling the deck side-to-side, make

sure the two rear adjustment gears are set in
the middle of the adjustment range.
See Figure 7.23.

With the mower parked on a firm, level surface,
move the deck to the mid height or most commonly
used position using the deck lift lever. Rotate the
outside blades so that they are perpendicular with
the mower frame.

Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they are
not, note whether the left side of the deck is lower or
higher and proceed to the next step.

NOTE: Use of Cub Cadet deck leveling gauge, part num-

ber 490-900-0041, will make measuring the blade
tip height easier. See Figure 7.24.

NOTE: If the measurement is suspiciously uneven, rotate

the blades 180

and recheck. A change in the mea-

surement is indicative of a bent blade.

Figure 7.23

adjustment gear

Figure 7.24