Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 FAB Operation Manual - Page 30

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Deck Wheels WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck. NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the deck. The deck wheels should be approximately 1/4"-1/2" (6.35 mm12.7 mm) above the ground when the deck is set in the desired height setting. To adjust the deck wheels see the Assembly section for instructions. Service ELECTRICAL SYSTEM A fuse is installed to protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse. If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor's electrical system checked by your authorized service dealer. RELAYS AND SWITCHES There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your authorized service dealer. 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 authorized service dealer to have the brake adjusted. HYDROSTATIC NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed, contact your local authorized dealer to have the neutral setting properly adjusted. WHEEL ALIGNMENT If your tractor pulls to one side or is out of alignment, a wheel alignment might be necessary. Contact an authorized service dealer to have the wheels properly aligned. Deck Removal 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. 3. For tractors with a manual PTO continue with Step 4, for electric PTO models skip ahead to Step 8. 4. Loosen, but do not remove the flange lock nut on the right idler pulley and the hex screw on the left idler pulley. 5. Remove the hex screw securing the engine pulley keeper rod to the frame. See Figure 39. Figure 39 6. Slide the rod to the right to remove it. NOTE: Be careful not to damage the wire harness when removing the rod. 7. Remove the bow tie clip that secures the PTO cable to the bracket on the deck, slide the PTO cable out of the bracket and unhook the spring from the idler bracket. See Figure 40. Figure 40 8. Working on the right side of the tractor, insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench, set to tighten, into square hole found on the idler bracket. See Figure 41. 9. Pivot the wrench forward to move the deck drive pulley forward. See Figure 41. WARNING Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. To remove the deck, proceed as follows: 1. Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, ENGAGE the parking brake. Figure 41 30