Cub Cadet 48-inch Fabricated Deck - Manual (Page 14)

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(See Figure 5). You may also need to adjust
the Deck Links (See Figure 5).
Deck Links
Deck Lift Spring inner nut
Figure. 5
d. Lower the mower deck to the cutting position.
With a wrench loosen the inner rear nut on the
Deck Lift Spring Assist. To adjust the deck up
or down, use a wrench and with a few turns,
adjust clockwise or counter clockwise the
outer rear nut of the Deck Lift Spring Assist.
Repeat this procedure on the opposite side of
the Mower. Once the deck is adjusted,
retighten bolts.
e. With the deck still in the cutting position,
adjust the Deck Links. With a wrench loosen
the top inner bolt of the Deck Link. To adjust
the side of the deck up or down turn the top
bolt clockwise or counter clockwise a few
turns. Adjust both front and rear Deck links as
necessary. Retighten nuts.
f. Raise the mowing deck to the transport posi-
tion using the upper foot pedal.
g. Use the second foot pedal to lower the mow-
ing deck to the cutting position and repeat
step “b.” above to make sure that the desired
cutting height has been attained. If the dimen-
sions are not correct, repeat steps “c.” through
“f.” above.
5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the maintenance
section.
D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro-
cedures
DANGER:
Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions.
The following procedures are suggested for operators
of ride-on machines which have zero turn capabilities.
1. Orientation:
a. Read the entire Operator’s Manual.
b. Sit on the machine, adjust the seat before-
and-after, then adjust the speed/directional
(lap bar) controls (they can be adjusted fore-
and-aft, as well as up-and-down — 9/16"
wrench required).
c. Become familiar with all of the machine con-
trols, instrumentation, safety and instruction
signs, and safety devices.
d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe,
level area with no obstructions including
objects, pedestrians, and animals.
2. Initial Operation:
a. Use protective equipment for eyes, hands,
hearing, feet, legs, head and other areas of
the body if needed — safety eye glasses,
gloves, earplugs, boots, hats, etc.
WARNING:
Hearing Protection is required for all operator
exposure exceeding two (2) hours.
b. Ensure that the area is free of animals and
bystanders, especially children!
c. Survey the area where the equipment is to be
used to make sure it is free of debris, sticks,
stones, wires, bones, and other foreign
objects which could cause injury to bystand-
ers, damage to the machine, or damage to
nearby facilities.
d. Inspect the machine to make sure:
1. All guards, shields (including mower chute
deflector) are in their proper place, are
secure, and are functional.
2. That there are no spilled or leaking fuel or
oil sources, nor loose fuel or hydraulic tank
caps, hoses or fittings.
3. That there are no loose or missing hardware
nor any missing items.
4. That no non-approved devices are installed.
5. That all safety signs and decals are properly
installed and legible.
e. This is a one person machine, operator only!
Riders are not permitted under any circum-
stance!
f. To start the engine on the machine:
1. Make sure the park brake is set to the “ON”
position, both lap bars are in the neutral/
start position, and the Power Take Off (PTO
also referred to as blade control switch) is in
the “off” (down) position.
2. Move the choke control forward and the
engine speed control (throttle) forward (half
way).
Note:
E.F.I. Tanks do not have a choke control.
3. Insert the ignition key, turn the switch toward
the spring-loaded “Start” position, maintain
the Start position until the engine begins to
run, then release the switch (it will return to
the “Run” position).
4. Retard the choke slowly by moving it rear-
ward. If the engine is “cold”, the choke may
need to be partially applied for a few min-