Cub Cadet Pro Z 900 Series Operator's Manual page 17

1. Use the deck lift pedal (a) or push down on
the back of the electric deck lift switch (b) to
raise the deck to its highest position, place
the clevis pin (c) attached to the tractor into
the desired index hole on the deck height
index, then slowly release the deck lift pedal
(a) or slowly lower the deck by pressing
down on the front of the electric deck lift
switch (b). See Figure 3-9.
(c)
(b)
Figure 3-9
2. Mow across slopes, not up and down. If
mowing a slope, start at bottom and work
upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
3. On the first pass pick a point on the
opposite side of the area to be mowed.
4. Engage the PTO knob and move the throttle
control to the FAST position.
5. Remove the clevis pin, raise the deck to the
highest (transport) position and place the
clevis pin in the desired position and secure
with the clevis pin. Lower the mower deck
to the desired height setting.
6. Slowly push the forward drive pedal
forward to move the tractor forward, and
keep the tractor headed directly toward the
alignment point.
Note: The speed of the tractor will affect
the quality of the mower cut. Mowing at full
speed will adversely affect the cut quality.
Control the ground speed with the drive
pedals.
7. When approaching the other end of the
strip, slow down or stop before turning. A
U-turn is recommended unless a pivot or
zero turn is required.
8. Align the mower with an edge of the
mowed strip and overlap approximately 3".
9. Direct the tractor on each subsequent strip
to align with a previously cut strip.
10. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf, if
possible, change the direction that the strips
are mowed by approximately 45° for the next
and each subsequent mowing.
WARNING
Be careful when crossing gravel paths or driveways.
Disengage the PTO knob and raise the deck to the highest/
transport position before crossing.
Note: When stopping the tractor for any
reason while on a grass surface, always:
• Make sure the drive pedals are in
neutral.
• Engage the parking brake.
• Shut engine off and remove the key.
• Doing so will minimize the
possibility of having your lawn
''browned'' by hot exhaust from your
tractor's running engine.
Mower Cutting Blades
The blades normally factory installed on a mower
afford the best grass cutting performance on
the majority of grasses and mowing conditions;
however, there will be occasions whereby the grass
type, stage of grass growth, soil conditions, and
weather conditions will require different cutting
blade types. Since the mower decks are designed
so that over-lap of the cutting blades generally
exceed 1.5", there is no need for orientation of one
cutting blade to an adjacent blade (i.e., the blades
do not need to be "timed" nor synchronized).
Hi-lift — These are generally the best cutting
blades for most grasses and mowing conditions.
(a)
The Hi-Lift blades are the factory installed blades
on these tractors. These blades will provide extra
"lift" for the thinner leaf grasses, will handle lush
grasses, and will provide maximum grass and
debris discharge. These blades are generally
required for material collection systems. More
horsepower is required for these blades when
compared to others, and they generally produce
the highest noise levels.
Medium-lift — These blades require less
horsepower than the hi-lift, and they generally
work well in wider leaf grasses and some mulch
applications.
Low-lift — These blades require less horsepower than
hi-lift and medium-lift blades, and they generally work
best with wide leaf grasses, sparse grass growth, and
sandy soil conditions. They produce the lowest noise
levels. Low-lift blades are configured without offset,
and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting
edge.
Mulch — These blades are generally designed for
use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles.
The shape of the blade generally produces higher
turbulence in order that the grass can be repeatedly
cut and re-cut into smaller pieces. These blades
generally require more horsepower than other
blades. Mulch blades work best when the grasses are
cut at the highest levels, minimal lengths of grasses
are removed, and grass conditions are generally dry.
Note: Refer to the Attachment & Accessories
section for a list of part numbers.
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