Cub Cadet XT2 LX46 EFI Operation Manual - Page 18
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Lubrication DANGER Bearing failures and overheating can result in fire/ Always follow the instructions in this manual regarding lubrications locations and intervals. Contact your authorized dealer with any questions about the lubrication locations and intervals or any unusual noises coming from any areas a bearing may be located. WARNING Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting. Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 4-2 for the location of the grease fitting on the axles and Figure 4-3 for the location of the grease fitting on the rims. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Figure 4-2 Figure 4-3 Deck Wheels The wheels on the deck which are spherical shaped (50" and 54" decks have 4) are equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. 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. Note: It is not necessary to grease the steering pinion/sector gear interface. Doing so will allow dirt to accumulate and can affect steering performance. 18 Section 4 - Product Care ydrostatic Transmission The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed. 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 11 for information regarding tire pressure. Adjusting the Deck Leveling the Deck (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 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 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" and 3⁄8" 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 nut against the front hanger bracket. See Figure 4-4. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer nut to 25-30 ft.-lbs. Figure 4-4 5. To lower the front of the deck, loosen the outer nut then loosen (thread outward) the nut, away from the front hanger bracket. See Figure 4-4. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer nut. Leveling the Deck (Side-to-Side) If the 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 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 4-5. Figure 4-5 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 counterclockwise. When the proper adjustment is achieved, tighten the upper nut to 25-30 ft-lbs. to secure in place. 6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements taken earlier are equal. Adjusting the Deck Height The height of the deck can be adjusted to ensure that the setting on your deck height lever is accurate. To adjust the deck height proceed as follows: 1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift lever in the highest position (4") and rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is 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 4". If they're not, proceed to the next step. 3. Using the right and left lift rods, raise or lower the necessary side of the deck until both sides are measured at 4" from the pavement. Adjusting the Deck Wheels WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the deck. Note: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the deck.