Cub Cadet RZT S 50 RZT S 42 Operator's Manual - Page 23

Adjustments NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure. 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. Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to side before front to rear. If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift handle in a middle mowing position and rotate both outside blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. 3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the rear left deck hanger link. See Figure 6-4. Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 22 for information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to side before front to rear. The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift handle in a middle position. 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 1⁄4" and 3⁄8" less than the second measurement. 4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 5. Using a wrench, raise or lower the front of deck by turning lock nut on the front deck lift rod. See Figure 6-5. Lock Nut Adjustment Gear Front Deck Lift Rod Figure 6-5 Hex Bolt Figure 6-4 6. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade is 1⁄4" lower than the rear tip. Retighten the hex bolt on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper adjustment is achieved. NOTE: The rear right deck hanger link is not adjustable and is used to help adjust the other hanger links. 4. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by turning the adjustment gear. See Figure 6-4. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the front left deck hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 23