Cub Cadet TANK LZ 48 Operator's Manual page 31

To lessen the tension on the belt loosen the flange lock nuts on
the deck rods and then loosen the jam nuts until a ten-pound
pull with a spring scale deflects the belt about 1⁄2". Then re-
tighten the flange lock nuts. See Fig. 6-8.
Deck Wheels
WARNING!
Keep hands and feet away from the
discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
The mower deck cutting height can be set using the tractor's
deck lift pedal. The deck heights range from 1" to 5". The deck
gauge wheel position should be approximately 1⁄4 to 1⁄2" above
the ground when the deck is set in the desired height setting.
Using the lift pedal, set the deck in the desired height setting,
then check the gauge wheel distance from the ground below. If
necessary, adjust as follows:
1. Visually check the distance between the front gauge
wheels and the ground. If the gauge wheels are near or
touching the ground, they should be raised. If more than
1⁄2" above the ground, they should be lowered.
2. Remove the flange lock nut and carriage bolt securing
the front deck wheel and spacer to the deck. Remove the
wheel and carriage bolt. Refer to Fig. 6-5.
Flange Lock Nut
Carriage Bolt
Spacer
Figure 6-5
3. Determine which index hole will give the deck wheel a 1⁄4"
to 1⁄2" clearance with the ground.
4. Insert the carriage bolt through the appropriate index hole
in the deck wheel bracket, through the spacer, the deck
wheel and out the other side of the bracket.
5. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the
other deck wheel to the same height as instructed in step 3.
Deck Wheel
Brakes
The parking brake handle should engage with moderate force.
The brake cable should not require adjustment, but if necessary
proceed as follows:
1. Flip up the seat and secure in place with the seat prop.
Remove the battery as instructed in the Service section.
NOTE: There is a cable for each of the transmissions, be
sure to adjust both cables.
2. Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check
parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake does not hold.
See Fig. 6-6.
Handbrake
Bracket
Cable Housing Nut
Left Transmission
Figure 6-6
NOTE: To adjust the right transmission cable, it is recommended
that you remove the left transmission cable by loosening it until
Z-fitting can be removed from the handbrake bracket. After
adjusting the right brake cable, re-install the left brake cable and
adjust as necessary.
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Right
Transmission
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