Cub Cadet 17AF4BFP009 Operator's Manual page 26

Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjust-
ments while the engine is running. Disengage
the PTO, release the forward or reverse con-
trol pedal, engage the parking brake, and stop
the engine.
Steering and Transmission Linkage
The steering tie rod, the drag links, the control rod as-
semblies, and the related transmission linkages and gears
are set at the factory and should not require further adjust-
ment. Because of the complex adjustment procedure, the
steering and transmission linkage should only be serviced
or adjusted by a qualified mechanic. If you experience
problems with steering, or with the hydro drive transmis-
sions, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to have the
tractor inspected.
Adjusting the Seat
WARNING: After adjusting the seat or before
driving the tractor, make sure that the seat
adjustment lever is engaged in the seat index
plate and that the seat will not move. Do
not adjust the seat while the tractor is being
driven. Adjusting the seat while the tractor
is moving could cause the operator to lose
control of the tractor.
1. While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment le-
ver at the front/right of the seat and push/pull it toward
the left side of the tractor to disengage the seat index
plate. See Figure 6-8.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position.
3. Once the desired position is reached, release the seat
lever. Slide the seat slightly fore and aft as necessary to
engage the seat lever into one of the adjustment posi-
tions in the index plate. Make certain the seat is locked
in position.
Side to Side Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to "Tires" earlier in this
section for information regarding tire pressure.
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Figure 6-8
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DJUSTMENTS
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, move
the deck to the mid height position using the deck lift
lever. Rotate both outer blades so that they are perpen-
dicular with the tractor frame.
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, note whether the
left side of the deck is lower or higher and proceed to
the next step.
3. Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do
not remove, the hex cap screw on the left deck hanger
bracket. See Figure 6-9.
Lower LT.
Side of Deck
Adjustment
Gear
Figure 6-9
5. To level the deck, turn the adjustment gear, located im-
mediately behind the hex cap screw, counter-clockwise
(toward front) to lower the left side of the deck. Turn
the gear clockwise (rearward) to raise the left side of
the deck. See Figure 6-9.
6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip mea-
surements, as described earlier, are equal.
7. Retighten the hex cap screw in the left deck adjustment
bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Front To Rear Deck Leveling
The front of the cutting deck is supported by an adjustable
front deck hanger rod. This rod can be adjusted to set the
front to rear pitch of the deck. The front of the deck should
be approximately 1/4-inch lower than the rear of the deck.
Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move
the deck to the mid height position using the deck lift
lever. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so
that it is parallel with the tractor frame.
2. 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 approximately
1/4" less than the rear measurement. Note whether the
front of the deck must be raised or lowered for proper
adjustment and, if necessary, proceed to the next step.
Raise LT.
Side of Deck
Hex Cap
Screw