Cub Cadet Fabricated Deck InDirect Injection Diesel service manual Maintenance Service, Mower Deck

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Linch Pins

Linch Pins

Figure. 6

MAINTENANCE AND

SERVICE

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the key from the ignition to prevent the engine from accidentally starting before performing any maintenance on this mower.

A. Mower Deck

1.Removing the Mower Deck:

a.Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.

b.Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap- ture the lift handle by placing the height of cut clevis pin above the lift handle.

c.Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving the belt tensioning rod.

Height of Cut Clevis Pin

g.Shift the deck toward the ignition switch side of the mower and remove.

h.To install reverse the process.

2.Changing a Blade:

a.Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- connect the spark plug.

b.Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position.

c.Wrap a rag around one end of the blade and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or secure the blade by placing a block of wood between the blade and the deck housing.

d.Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure.

e.Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench.

f.Remove the hex nut.

g.To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb-ft.

Note: There is a certain amount of spring tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten- sion of the springs will go from the deck to the lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while removing the lift linkage from the deck will cause it to snap back.

WARNING:

Never mow with dull blades! Blades that are bent should be replaced! The cutting blades are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid injury.

d.Detach the mower drive belt.

e.Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); remove the linchpins on the left and right front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove the linchpins on the front of the mower (2).

f.Turn front caster wheels outward.

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Safety Precautions General Safety OperationsGeneral Related to Fuel When MowingRelated to Batteries Towing Safety Decals and Labels Shield Missing do not OperateSpecifications Safety Awareness when Mowing 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 BladeHydraulic Oil Changing the Spindle AssemblyChanging the Blade Drive Belts Electrical Circuit Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switchDraining 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 Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck Corner Ball Wheel 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