Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 35

To adjust the height of the gauge wheels, place the
tractor on a firm and level surface. Refer to Figure 34,
and proceed as follows:
1. Place the tractor implement lift handle in the
normally desired mowing height setting, then
check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive
clearance with the surface below.
2. If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
a. Raise the implement lift handle to its highest
setting.
b. Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing
the lock nuts and shoulder screws. Remove
the lock nuts, bell washers, and shoulder
screws fastening the front ball wheels to the
gauge wheel brackets.
SHOULDER
SCREW
SHOULDER
SCREW
REAR
GAUGE
GAUGE
WHEEL
WHEEL
BRACKET
Figure 34
c. Again place the tractor implement lift handle in
the normally desired mowing height setting.
d. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge
wheel into the adjustment index hole that pro-
vides approximately 1/2" clearance between
the wheel and level surface. Secure with the
lock nut. Install the other rear gauge wheel in
the corresponding index hole in the other
gauge wheel bracket.
e. Note the index hole position used for the rear
gauge wheels. Insert a shoulder screw into a
front ball wheel and slide a bell washer onto
the threads of the shoulder bolt. Note: The
crown (rounded side) of the bell washer should
be against the shoulder of the bolt. Install the
shoulder bolt and wheel in the corresponding
index hole of the front gauge wheel bracket.
Repeat to install the other front ball wheel.
3. If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with
the surface below, lower the wheels to the index
hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance
as described above.
IMPORTANT: All gauge wheels should be installed in
the same relative adjustment index hole location in
each of the gauge wheel brackets.
GAUGE
WHEEL
FRONT BALL
BRACKET
WHEEL
BELL
WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
INDEX
HOLES
LOCK NUT
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The mower can be set in multiple positions. Proceed
as follows:
NOTE: If multiple positions are used while mowing, it
may be necessary to adjust the gauge wheels for each
setting to prevent scalping.
1. Push the tractor implement lift handle down slightly
and depress the button on the top of the lift handle.
2. Raise or lower the lift handle to obtain the desired
mower deck cutting height.
3. Release the button when the desired mower
position is obtained.
NOTE: To return the mower deck to a specific position,
note the position of the lift lever before raising or
lowering the mower deck.
B. REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF DECK
REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK
WARNING: Before removing the mower
deck, place the PTO switch in the "OFF"
position, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition key to the "OFF" position
and remove the key from the switch.
Disconnect the spark plug wire for
additional safety.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface. Raise the gauge wheels to their
highest setting in the gauge wheel brackets (Refer
to Figure 34).
WARNING: When handling the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharp blades. The deck idler arm
lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly.
2. Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest
setting. Disengage the deck idler arm lever from
the stop bracket and release the spring tension by
rotating the lever out and rearward (See Figure 35).
35
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 35