Cub Cadet Z-Force S Operator's Manual page 23

Setting the Deck Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
1. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift pedal in the normally desired mowing height
setting.
2. Check the deck wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck wheels should have
between ¼-½" clearance above the ground.
3. If the deck wheels have excessive clearance or contact with
the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift pedal to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front and rear deck wheels by removing
the lock nuts and shoulder bolts which secure them
to the deck. See Fig. 6-7.
Deck Wheel
Lock Nut
Figure 6-7
c. Place the deck lift pedal in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder bolts (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Shoulder Bolt
Rear Deck Rollers
The rear deck rollers can be placed in two positions. To change
the height of the rear deck rollers Refer to Fig. 6-8 and proceed
as follows:
Upper Hex Screw
Upper Flange Lock Nut
Figure 6-8
1. Loosen — but do not remove — the lower hex screws and
lower flange lock nuts on all three brackets securing the
rollers to the deck.
NOTE: The brackets are slotted on the lower half of the
bracket to allow the deck rollers to be moved up and down.
2. Remove the upper hex screws and upper flange lock nuts
from the brackets and the deck.
NOTE: In the highest position the upper hex screws and
flange lock nuts are in the hole directly above the slots, in
the lowest position the upper hex screws and flange lock
nuts are in the uppermost hole.
3. Move the brackets into the desired position and re-install,
but do not tighten the upper hex screws and flange lock
nuts through brackets and the deck.
4. Tighten the lower hex screws and flange lock nuts and then
tighten the lower hex screws and flange lock nuts.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
lever is completely engaged, or if the tractor's rear wheels can
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted.
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