Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual page 89

Lubrication
_[_ ARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel spindles and rims is equipped with a grease
fitting. See Fig. 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a g tease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
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Figure 6=2
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake
and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Deck Spindle
Grease fittings can be found on top of each spindle bolt. See Fig.
6-3. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft.
Grease Fitting
Figure 6=3
Tires
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire
pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Adjustments
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing
any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires on page 21 for
information regarding tire pressure.
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WARNING! Shut the engine off, remove the
ignition key and engage the parking brake before
making adjustments. Protect your hands by using
heavy gloves when handling the blades.
Levelingthe Deck(Sideto Side)
NOTE: Check the tractor'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.
NOTE:When leveling the deck side-to-side, make sure the two rear
adjustment gears are set in the middle of the adjustment range.
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, place the deck
lift pedal in a middle mowing position and rotate both outside
blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
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.
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the front left
deck hanger link. See Fig. 6-4.
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Gear
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Hex Bolt
Figure 6=4
NOTE:The front right deck hanger link is not adjustable
and is used to help adjust the other hanger links.
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SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE
& ADJUSTMENTS
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