Steering Housing & Steering Shaft
The steering housing and steering shaft should be lubricated after every 25 hour of operation. To access the lube fittings, proceed as follows:
1.Raise the tractor’s hood.
2.Locate the grease fitting for the steering housing and steering shaft under the battery. See Figure
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the brake adjusted.
Wheel Alignment
The front wheels should
| Steering Gear |
Pivot Hole | Centered |
| Centering Hole |
| A |
C | C |
Grease Fittings |
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D | D |
Figure
3.Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease, through the grease fittings.
4.Close the tractor hood
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck’s gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Adjustments
WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake before making adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: Check the tractor’s tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 10 for information regarding tire pressure.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly &
WARNING! Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the
B
Figure
Steering/Toe-in Adjustment
To adjust front wheel
1.Check the steering gear to ensure it is in the centered position. The hole in the steering segment gear will align with the hole in the steering housing (See Figure
NOTE: A 5⁄16” pin can be used in the alignment holes to assure the steering segment is centered.
2.Mark the front horizontal diameter of both front wheels at the same spot on each
3.Measure the distance between the bottom edges of the tractor frame channels and the marks on the front of each wheel (See measurement D in Figure
4.Measure the distance between the frame and the marks on the rear of each front wheel (See measurement C in Figure
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