Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 154)

Z-Force-S
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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” - 3/8” 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:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
NOTE: When either deck level or pitch are adjusted,
check both level and pitch after the adjust-
ment 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 8.23.
1. 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 pedlar. Rotate the
outside blades so that they are perpendicular with
the mower frame.
2. 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
number 490-900-0041, will make measuring
the blade tip height easier. See Figure 8.24.
NOTE: If the measurement is suspiciously uneven,
rotate the blades 180 o and recheck. A
change in the measurement indicates a bent
blade.
Figure 8.23
adjustment gear
Figure 8.24