Cub Cadet RZT-S Series - Manual (Page 123)

Decks and Lift Shaft
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Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustment
The cutting decks are of a “floating” design. This means that they are suspended above the ground. The gauge
wheels occasionally touch the ground. They are designed to bump the deck up and over ground surface irregulari-
ties. This prevents scalping damage to the turf and to the deck.
Adjust the gauge wheels as follows:
1. Place the mower on a smooth, flat surface and move
the deck to the desired mowing height using the deck
lift pedal.
NOTE: Check the mower’s tire pressure before perform-
ing any deck leveling adjustments. The recom-
mended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 20 psi for the front tires
2. Check gauge wheels distance from the flat surface
below. The gauge wheels should have between 1/4” -
1/2 “ clearance above the ground
.
NOTE: The 42” Decks do not have four wheels. There is
one wheel on the front right of the deck and one on
the left rear of the deck.
3. Remove the shoulder bolt securing the gauge wheel
to the index bracket.
4. Reposition the gauge wheel to align with the one of
the index holes that places the wheel 1/4" to 1/2"
above the ground. See Figure 7.27.
5. Secure the gauge wheel to the index bracket with the
shoulder bolt.
NOTE: Both front wheels should use the same index hole
and both rear wheels should use the same index
hole.
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Figure 7.27