Cub Cadet Z-Force-S 48 Operator's Manual page 22

Adjustments
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 for
information regarding tire pressure.
WARNING!
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 on page 21 for
information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to
side before front to rear.
NOTE: When leveling the deck side-to-side, make sure the two
rear adjustment gears are set in the middle of the adjustment
range.
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 pedal 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 front left
deck hanger link. See Fig. 6-5.
Adjustment
Gear
Hex Bolt
NOTE: The front 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 gears. See Fig. 6-5.
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.
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Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 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 pedal 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.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
4. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left and
right rear deck hanger brackets. See Fig. 6-5.
5. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left and right side of the
deck by turning the adjustment gears. See Fig. 6-5.
6. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the
blade is 1⁄4" lower tham the rear tip. Retighten the hex bolt
on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper
adjustment is achieved.
Adjusting the Belt Tension
To tighten or loosen the tension on the belt, tighten or loosen
the jam nuts on the U-rod, see Fig. 6-6, until a ten-pound pull
with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2".
Figure 6-6