Cub Cadet Tank SZ Operator's Manual page 30

5. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use
when needed.
6. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the
appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive
oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pulleys and
blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)
7. Clean and fully charge the battery, then disconnect the
negative cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge.
Recharge the battery periodically when in storage.
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods
of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
8. Lubricate all lubrication points.
9. Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fittings. Replace as
necessary.
10. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight
off of the tires.
Removing The Tractor From Storage
1. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.
2. Lower tractor off blocks, and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure.
3. Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter,
crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark
plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads.
4. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
5. Check the level of the engine oil in the crankcase and the
hydraulic reservoir tank.
6. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to
ensure engine is operating properly.
7. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the
tractor systems are functioning properly.
Adjustments
Seat
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the seat.
Steering Wheel Column
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the steering wheel.
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Leveling the Mower Deck
When correctly adjusted the mower deck should be level side to
side, and the front of the deck should be approximately 1⁄4" lower
than the rear of deck.
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. See the tire side wall for proper
inflation pressures.
Side to Side Leveling
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from
the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and
using the deck lift pedal, position the mowing deck into
the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" height of cut position
is recommended in order for one to see and obtain a
measurement. Any height of cut position is acceptable as
long as a proper measurement can be taken.)
2. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of the
right blade. To obtain an accurate measure, align blades in
parallel with mower centerline, (i.e. front to back).
3. Measure blade-to-ground height at the front tip of the left
blade. Be sure to measure at the blade tip with the blades
arranged in proper position.
4. Adjust the eyebolt at the left front of the deck so that the
blade-to-ground height at the right front blade tip matches
that of the left front blade tip. This is done by loosening the
jam nuts on the eyebolt and tightening the upper nut to
raise the deck and loosening the nut to lower the deck. The
right front blade tip height is fixed so you must adjust the
left front tip to match it. See Fig. 6-3.
Jam Nuts
Figure 6-3
5. Once the proper adjustment is made, re-tighten the jam nuts.
Eyebolt