Cub Cadet GTX1054 warranty Adjustments

DeckSpindle

Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.

Figure 6-4

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 28 for information regarding tire pressure.

Levelingthe Deck(FrontTo Rear)

The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that

can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch and %-inchlower than the

rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:

1.Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the top notch.

2.Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.

3.Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the

ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 1A-inch and %-inch

less than the second measurement.

Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and )roceed, if necessary.

Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of the deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5.

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Figure 6-5

2.To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) the inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.

3.To Iowerthe front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) the hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-5.

4.Retighten the lock nut against the hex nut when proper adjustment is achieved.

SECTION 6 --MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS