Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 155)

Decks and Lift Shaft
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3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the front
left deck hanger link. See Figure 8.25.
NOTE: The front right deck hanger link is not adjustable
4. To level the deck turn the adjustment gear, located
immediately behind the bolt. Turn the gear clockwise
(rearward) to raise the left side of the deck. Turn the
gear counter-clockwise (toward front) to lower the left
side of the deck. See Figure 8.25.
5. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip
height measurements, as described earlier, are
equal.
6. Tighten the bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Front To Rear (pitch) Leveling
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 pedal. Rotate the blade
nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with
the mower frame.
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 14 psi for the front tires
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to
the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
3. The front measurement taken should be between 1/
4” - 3/8” less than the rear measurement. Determine
the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next
step.
4. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left and right rear deck hanger brackets.
5. Raise or lower the left and right side of the deck by turning both of the adjustment gears equally.
6. Re-measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the
ground.
Figure 8.25
Adjustment
gear
Loosen bolt
Figure 8.26
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