Mower Cutting Blades - Cub Cadet Pro Z SurePath Auto Steer Series Operator's Manual

6. When approaching the other end of the strip, release pressure on the forward
drive pedal slightly to slow down before initiating a right or left zero turn.
Briefly press the right or left turn button on the Operator Control Panel. See
Figure 29.
Left Zero
Turn
Do not attempt to make a turn at high speed when using SurePath Auto
Steer Mode. The system will make smoother and more accurate turns at
lower speeds.
NOTE: Left and right turn buttons will only function if SurePath Auto Steer Mode has
been activated.
NOTE: The SurePath Auto Steer system will make smoother and more accurate turns
at lower speeds, and allow it to more easily pick up and maintain the signal for the
next parallel line to be followed.
7. Make sure mower is realigned with mowing line before accelerating.
8. Repeat Steps 5-7 to continue cutting parallel lines in SurePath Auto Steer Mode.
IMPORTANT! 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 session.
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 mower for any reason while on a grass
surface, always:
a. Make sure the drive pedals are in neutral.
b. Engage the parking brake.
c. Shut engine off and remove the key.
d. Doing so will minimize the possibility of having your lawn ''browned'' by
hot exhaust from your mower's running engine.
9. Release pressure on forward drive pedal slightly before initiating right or left
zero turn.
10. Make sure mower is realigned with mowing line before accelerating.
Right Zero
Turn
Figure 29
WARNING
WARNING
OPERATION
Disabling the SurePath Auto Steer System
To prevent unauthorized use, or if the system malfunctions, the SurePath Auto Steer
system can be disabled by removing the GPM fuse (labeled F5:GPM in the fuse box
located under the operator's seat).
Forced Striping
The SurePath Auto Steer system will force side-by-side passes to be cut in opposite
directions. This setting can be adjusted by contacting an authorized service center.
Calibration
See Calibration in the Product Care section for information regarding calibrating the
SurePath Auto Steer system.

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. The Hi-Lift blades are the factory installed blades on these mowers.
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 Replacement Parts and Accessories section for a list of
part numbers.
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