Cub Cadet XT2 GX50 Operation Manual - Page 29

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Removing the Tractor from Storage 1. Check the engine oil. 2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure. See tire side wall for proper tire inflation pressure. 3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure engine is operating properly. 5. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor systems are functioning properly. Adjustments DECK LEVELING If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling adjustments can be performed. WARNING If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be very hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns. NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in this section for information regarding tire pressure. LEVELING THE DECK (SIDE-TO-SIDE) 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate both 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. Under the rear fenders inside the wheels there is a lift adjustment rod for each side of the deck. See Figure 37. 4. Minor side-to-side adjustments should be made using primarily the left adjustment rod. 5. To raise the left side of the deck, loosen the upper nut on the end of the lift rod, then turn the lower nut clockwise. When the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the upper nut to secure in place. To lower the left side of the deck, loosen the upper nut on the end of the lift rod, then turn the lower nut counter-clockwise. When the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the upper nut to 25-30 ft-lbs (33.9-40.7 N-m) to secure in place. 6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal. LEVELING THE DECK (PITCH/FRONT-TO-REAR) The front of the 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 1⁄4"-3⁄8" (6.35 mm-9.5 mm) lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the tractor. 2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The front of the deck should be between 1⁄4"-3⁄8"(6.35 mm-9.5 mm) less than the rear of deck. 3. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary. 4. To raise the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then tighten (thread inward) the inner nut against the front hanger bracket. See Figure 38. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer nut to 25-30 ft-lbs (34 mm40.7 N-m). Figure 37 Figure 38 5. To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then loosen (thread outward) the inner nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 38. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer nut. 29