Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ Operator's Manual page 26

Adjustments
WARNING!
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Adjusting RH & LH Drive Control Levers
The RH and LH drive control levers can be adjusted up or down
and forward or backward for the comfort of the operator. The drive
control levers can be placed in either of two height positions, and/
or can be moved forward or rearward. Proper drive control lever
and seat adjustment will result in the following:
1. In the neutral position with hands on the control levers,
the operator's upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical and their forearms should be
approximately horizontal.
2. In the full forward position, the operator's back should stay
in contact with the seat back and the control levers should
not contact operator's legs.
3. In the full reverse position, the control levers should not
contact the operator's legs or torso.
4. Set the seat to the preferred operating position. The adjustment
lever is located under the front edge of the seat. The seat has
five inches of front-to-rear adjustment available.
5. Check factory settings of control levers for the conditions
listed above.
NOTE: If control lever adjustments are required, height
adjustments should be made prior to angular adjustments.
To adjust the drive control lever height, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hex screws and flat washers securing the
control lever to the lower arm assembly. Refer to Figure 6-4.
Control Lever
Lower Arm Assembly
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
2. Reposition the control lever to align with the other set of
holes in the lower arm and insert the hex screws through
the flat washers and then the control lever then into the
lower arm. Tighten the hex screws until snug. Repeat the
steps on the other control arm.
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To adjust the drive control levers forward/rearward, proceed as
follows:
1. Loosen the control lever knobs on the side of the drive
control levers. See Figure 6-4.
Lower Arm
Assembly
Control Lever Knob
Figure 6-5
2. Place the control lever in the desired position
3. Secure in place by tightening the control lever knob. See
Figure 6-4.
4. Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
5. A fine-tuning adjustment can be made if the lapbars are
not lining up correctly. Be certain that the control lever
knob is secure and loosen the two bolts securing the
control lever adjuster to the lower arm assembly. Pivot
the control lever adjuster forward or rearward to align the
control levers. When the levers are aligned, re-tighten the
bolts to secure the control lever.
Deck Leveling
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information
regarding tire pressure.
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.
Leveling the Deck (Side-to-Side)
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any deck
leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire
pressure. Always level the deck side-to-side before front to rear.
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 handle in a middle mowing position and rotate both
outside blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Control Lever
Adjuster