Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual page 11

6.16. To adjust the return-to-neutral mechanism,
loosen the socket head cap screw that locks the
indexing plate on the return-to-neutral mecha-
nism in position using a 1/4" allen wrench. It
should be possible to move the indexing plate
with light effort. See Figure 6.16.
Rotate entire mechanism to adjust
Socket head
cap screw
Figure 6.16
6.17. Temporarily disable the seat safety switch.
Because the plug has a double-safety, simply
unplugging the switch has no effect. Applying
pressure to the part of the seat normally occu-
pied by the operator's gluteus maximus will
extend the three tabs. Clamping one of those
tabs with a pair of alligator clips or a similar tool
will hold the switch in the actuated position.
See Figure 6.17.
Seat safety switch
tabs
Figure 6.17
6.18. Insure that no unsafe conditions will be created
by starting the engine and operating the drive
system.
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6.19. Start the engine. Carefully rotate the return-to-
6.20. Tighten socket head cap screw. Confirm that the
6.21. Repeat the procedure on the second IHT, if nec-
Indexing plate
6.22. Turn the engine off, and remove the key from the
6.23. Reattach steering link rod.
6.24. Enable the seat safety switch.
6.25. The steering link rods can be lengthened or
6.26. Loosen the jam nuts on the link that connects
Bellcrank
Link
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neutral mechanism until a position is found that
results in no "creep".
adjustment did not shift as the screw was tight-
ened.
essary
key switch.
shortened to adjust tracking.
the bellcrank to the return-to-neutral mechanism.
See Figure 6.27.
Figure 6.26
NOTE: One end of the steering link rod has a
right hand thread, the other end has a left hand
thread. When both jam nuts are loose, the steer-
ing link rod can be rotated to make a length
adjustment.
NOTE: When adjusting the steering link rods,
maintain sufficient engaged thread length within
the rod end.
Z Force
Jam nuts