Cub Cadet ZTX4 60 Operation Manual - Page 9
Position Lapbar Drive Control Levers, Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector, Setting Deck Wheels,
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ASSEMBLY Position Lapbar Drive Control Levers 3. Make sure the deck is level side-to-side and properly pitched. See the Service & Maintenance section for deck leveling information and instructions. The lapbar drive control levers can be adjusted up/down and forward/backward for the operator's comfort. Three height positions are available and/or levers can be 4. Place knob in the desired mowing height position and lower the deck. rotated forward or rearward using the knob. 5. Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface To adjust the lapbar drive control lever height, proceed as follows: below. 1. Remove the two carriage screws (a) and two flange lock nuts (b) that secure the lapbar (d) (c) drive control lever (c) to the upper handle adjuster (d). See Figure 9. (b) Note: The multi-tool (if equipped) can be used to make (b) (a) this adjustment. (a) 2. Move the lapbar drive control lever into one of the three available heights and secure in place with the carriage screws and flange lock nuts. See Figure 9. Figure 9 To adjust the lapbar drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as follows: 1. Rotate the knob (a) counterclockwise to loosen the knob (a). See Figure 10. 2. Lift and rotate the lapbar drive control lever into the desired position. 3. Rotate the knob clockwise to secure the lapbar drive control lever into position. See Figure 10. 4. If the lapbars do not line (a) up after making the knob adjustment, loosen nuts (b), align lapbars and retighten nuts. Once this fine adjustment Figure 10 is made, the lapbars will align when using the knob adjustment. See Figure 9. Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector Note: The deck wheels should have between ¼" (6.35mm) and ½" (12.7mm) clearance above the ground. 6. Remove the lock nut (a) securing one of the front gauge wheels to the deck. Remove the shoulder screw (b), tube spacer (c) and shoulder spacer (e) to remove the wheel (d) See Figure 12. (a) 7. Line up the gauge wheel with the tube spacer (b) through the center, and the shoulder spacer on (e) the shorter side hub of the gauge wheel, and position (d) (c) the assembly inside the brackets at the desired Figure 12 height. Note: Allow a 6.35-12.7 mm)clearance between the ground and gauge wheel. 8. Insert the shoulder screw into the chosen index hole on the front gauge wheel bracket. Note: On the left side and right side deck gauge Inner bracket wheels, the shoulder screw must be installed from the outside of the tractor inward, through the square hole on the bracket. On center deck gauge wheels (if equipped) the shoulder screw side of the assembly can be installed from either direction. See Figure 13. 9. Secure with the lock nut previously removed. Battery Information Outer bracket Figure 13 WARNING WARNING Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in the down position. 1. The chute is shipped attached and with a stop bracket holding the chute upright. The stop bracket must be removed prior to operating the tractor. See Figure 11. California PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the stop bracket: a. Grasp the bracket (a) from behind the chute on top of the deck. b. Lift up slightly to free the bracket from the notch (b). c c. Pull back to fully remove the bracket. b Setting Deck Wheels a Note: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. 1. Move the tractor to a level surface, preferably pavement. Figure 11 2. Check tire pressure, adjust, if necessary. See tire side wall for proper tire pressure. WARNING Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with clean cold water. Seek prompt medical attention. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or baking soda/water. NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks. Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters) away from the battery. The gas generated during charging can be combustible. As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when working near batteries. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. 9
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