Cub Cadet Fabricated Deck InDirect Injection Diesel service manual Initial Adjustments

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C.Initial Adjustments

1.Check the fluid levels and tires:

Note: These checks should be made daily, before starting the engine.

a.Fuel: Using a good grade of #2 Diesel fuel, fill the fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion. (see page 29 for more specs.)

b.Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operat- ing range. (see page 29 for more specs.)

Note: Shell Rimula 15W40 is recommended and provides service SL and CI-4 plus.

c.Engine Coolant: Use Shell Dex-cool, extended life anti-freeze diluted with water to create a 50:50 mixture.

d.Hydraulic Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) The hydraulic oil tank is located beneath the operator’s seat. Always wipe off the area around the oil tank fill neck before checking the oil level to prevent dirt from contaminating the oil. Remove the cap and make sure the oil level is 1/4” below the oil tank fill neck. If the oil level is low, fill with Shell Rimula 15w40 or equiva- lent oil. Equivalent oil should meet GM Alli- son C-4.

e.Tires: 10-12 psi Rear, 20-25 psi Front Caster Tires

Note: New tires are overinflated in order to properly seat the bead to the rim. The normal working pressure for the traction tires is 10-12 psi. The front caster wheels should be inflated to 20-25 psi.

2.Check that all Nuts, Bolts and Screws are Tight.

3.Check the tension of the deck drive belts.

a.Remove the deck cover

b.The tension of the deck drive belts are maintained by a spring mechanism that adjusts for wear and stretch.

c.Examine the belts for cuts, fraying, and excessive wear. Replace if any of these are detected.

d.Replace the deck cover.

4.Adjust the Mowing Deck: The cutting height is set anywhere in the range of 1-1/2" to 5". You may need to adjust the mowing deck to achieve the proper angle for mowing. Follow

the procedures below to set the appropriate angle to the mowing deck.

a.Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, remove connection of the spark plugs and using the transport lever, lower the mowing deck into the cutting position.

b.Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and note the distance from the paved sur- face to the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four dimen- sions.)

Note: The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1/8"-1/4" below the rear edge of the deck so that the blades are cutting grass in only the front half of their circular path. This decreases friction and reduces the drive power required.

c.If the dimension at the front of the mowing deck is 1/8"-1/4" lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust. If not, you will need to adjust the Deck Lift Spring Assist (See Figure 5). You may also need to adjust the Deck Links (See Figure 5).

Deck Lift Spring inner nut

Deck Links

Figure. 5

d.Lower the mower deck to the cutting posi- tion. 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 proce- dure 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.

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward General Safety Operations Safety PrecautionsGeneral When Mowing Related to FuelRelated to Batteries Towing Safety Decals and Labels Shield Missing do not OperateSpecifications When Mowing Safety Awareness when MowingOperating Instructions To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Steering Levers Deck Lift Handle Park Brake Initial Adjustments Check the fluid levels and tiresZero Turn Break-In And Operating Procedures Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance sectionOrientation Initial OperationStart the Engine Mower Cutting Blades Parking the MowerMaintenance Service Mower DeckRemoving the Mower Deck Changing a BladeChanging the Spindle Assembly Hydraulic OilChanging the Blade Drive Belts Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Electrical CircuitDraining Hydraulic Oil Battery Removal Installing the BatterySpecific Gravity Freezing Temp F Jump StartingTires Inflation PressureBrakes Screw Hydraulic Oil Tank and FilterTo Put the Mower Back in Service StorageMaintenance Schedule OIL Chart High Speed Tracking Adjustment Enginge RPM Check and AdjustmentDeck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Fuel Specifications Lubricating Oil SpecificationsViscosity chart Recommended SAE viscosity gradesWiring Diagram Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Turf Equipment