ADJUSTINGAND OPERATING

LEVEL ADJUSTMENT -Continued

1.Support brackets2. Support clevises

38-inch mower shown.

ACAUTION! Be sure to turn off the engine, remove the ignition key, set the

brake pedal in the locked position, and disengagethe power take-off clutch.

Set the lift handle stop for the desired mowing height. To set the lift handle stop, raise the mower to the desired cutting height and adjust the stop so it contacts the lift handle. Then tighten the knob securely. The mower can then be raised to cross an obstacle, etc., and lowered, maintaining the preset height.

Side to Side

Lower the mower to the ground and remove the quick attachable cotter pin and flat washer secur- ing the right lift link to the right tractor lift arm. Pitch the lift link back to clear the pin and turn the lift link clockwise or counterclockwise so the height from the top of the mower housing to the surface is equal on each side.

NOTE: (38-inch mower only) If correct side to side adjustment cannot be obtained after adjusting the lift link, proceed as follows:

1.Adjustable lift link2. Support clevises3. Lift frame4.

Lift handle stop5.

Quick attachable cotter pin and flat washer.

50-inch mower shown.

Lower the mower almost to the surface making sure the gauge wheels do not touch. Add 13/32 x 13/16 x .O65-inch flat washers, as many as required under the left or right mower support bracket.

Front to Rear

Lower the mower to the preset cutting height. Rotate the center and one outer blade so they are parallel and pointing straight to the front and rear. Then adjust the two support clevises at the front of the mower so the front edge of the center blade is level with the back edge of the outer blade.

NOTE: If mower is not level, it will adversely affect the performance.

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Cub Cadet 108, 86, 128, 129, 169, 149 manual Side to Side, Adjustingand Operating

108, 149, 169, 129, 128 specifications

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