Cub Cadet RZT-S Zero Operator's Manual page 23

Adjustments
NOTE: Check the rider's tire pressure before performing any deck
leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires for information regarding tire
pressure.
WARNING!
Shut the rider off, remove the 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 rider'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 rider 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 in-line (side-to-side) with the
rider.
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 rear left
deck hanger link. See Figure 6-4.
Adjustment
Gear
Hex Bolt
Figure 6-4
NOTE: The rear 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 gear. See Figure 6-4.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the rear left deck hanger
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
NOTE: Check the rider's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires section on page 22 for
information regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck side to
side before front to rear.
The front of the deck should be 1⁄4- 3⁄8" lower than the rear of the
deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the rider on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift
handle in a middle position.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is in
line (front-to-back) with the rider.
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
front measurement taken should be 1⁄4-3⁄8" less than the rear
measurement.
4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
5. Using a wrench, raise or lower the front of deck by turning
lock nut on the front deck lift rod. See Figure 6-5.
Clockwise to raise,
counterclockwise to lower
Front Deck Lift Rod
Figure 6-5
6. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip of the blade
is 1⁄4-3⁄8" lower than the rear tip. Retighten the hex bolt
on the left and right rear deck hanger links when proper
adjustment is achieved.
S 6 — M
ection
Lock Nut
& a
aintenance djuStMentS
23