Adjustments - Cub Cadet SLT1554 Operator's Manual

Pivot Points & Linkage Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Deck Wheels Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is equipped with
a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation operation
Deck Spindle Deck Spindle
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4. Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. See Fig. 6-4.
Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi- Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft. (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Figure 6-4

Adjustments

Adjustments
WARNING! WARNING!
Shut the engine off, remove the Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before making ignition key and engage the parking brake before
adjustments. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
handling the blades. heavy gloves when handling the blades.
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 25 for
information regarding tire pressure. information regarding tire pressure.
Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear) Leveling the Deck (Front To Rear)
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar that
can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The front of
the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower than the the deck should be between 1⁄4-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower than the
rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. 1. Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place Park the tractor parked on a firm, level surface and place
the deck lift lever in the top notch. the deck lift lever in the top notch.
2. 2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor. parallel with the tractor.
3. 3. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4-inch and first measurement taken should be between 1⁄4-inch and
3⁄8-inch less than the second measurement. 3⁄8-inch less than the second measurement.
Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary. adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
1. 1. Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of Loosen (thread outward) the hex lock nut on the end of
each deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5. each deck hanger rod. See Fig. 6-5.
2a. 2a. To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) each To raise the front of the deck, tighten (thread inward) each
inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket. inner hex nut against the front hanger bracket.
2b. 2b. To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward) To lower the front of the deck, loosen (thread outward)
each hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket. each hex nut, away from the front hanger bracket.
See Fig. 6-5. See Fig. 6-5.
3. 3. Retighten each lock nut against each hex nut when proper Retighten each lock nut against each hex nut when proper
adjustment is achieved. adjustment is achieved.
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