Cub Cadet RZT L Series Operator's Manual page 9

6. On models with a 46", 50" and 54" decks the chute is
shipped attached and with a stop bracket holding the
chute upright. The stop brackets must be removed prior to
operating the tractor.
7. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the
shipping brace. Lower the chute deflector and discard the
shipping brace. See Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6
Setting the Front Gauge 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 cutting deck.
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement,
and proceed as follows:
1. Check the tire pressure, make sure the pressure is correct
and equal on all tires.
2. Make sure the deck is level, both front-to-back and side-to-
side. See the Maintenance & Adjustments section for deck
leveling information and instructions.
3. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the
deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting.
4. Check the wheels for contact or excessive clearance with
the surface below. The deck wheels should have between
¼" and ½" clearance above the ground. Proceed as follows
to adjust the wheels:
a. Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge
wheel shoulder screws to the deck. Remove the
gauge wheel and shoulder screw. See Figure 3-7.
Shoulder
Screw
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Figure 3-7
b. Insert the shoulder screw into the one of four index
holes in the front gauge wheel bracket that will give
the gauge wheel a 1⁄4-1⁄2" clearance with the ground.
c. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel,
and adjust the other front gauge wheel into the
respective index hole of the other front gauge wheel
bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Adjusting the Deck in the Maintenance
& Adjustments section of this manual for more detailed
instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
S
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Front Gauge
Wheel
Lock
Nut
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