Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 24

3. Refer to Figure 5-9. Measure and record the
distance from the front cutting edge to the ground
(measurement A), and from the rear cutting edge
to the ground (measurement B), for each of the
blades. The front
(measurement A) should be lower than its back
edge (measurement B) by 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
REAR
CUTTING
EDGE
B
Figure 5-9
4. From the front of the tractor, loosen the outer nuts
on the deck front hanger rod, and turn them away
from the inner nuts. (See Figure 5-10).
DECK FRONT
HANGER ROD
INNER
HEX NUT
Lower Front
of Deck
Figure 5-10
5. If the front of the deck was too low, turn the inner
hex nuts clockwise against the hanger bracket to
shorten the front hanger rod and raise the front of
the deck.
6. If the front of the deck was too high, turn the hex
nuts counterclockwise to lengthen the front hanger
rod and lower the front of the deck.
IMPORTANT: The deck front hanger rod should
be at the front of the slots of the front deck
bracket. If one side of the rod is not at the front of
its slot, turn the inner hex nut on that side until
rod just touches the front of the slot. Then re-
measure and re-adjust the front hanger rod as
necessary.
7. When the correct pitch of the deck is acquired,
secure the inner hex nuts and tighten the outer hex
nuts against the inner hex nuts to lock them in the
adjusted position.
8. Connect the spark plug wires if removed earlier.
edge of each blade
CUTTING BLADE
FRONT
CUTTING
EDGE
A
OUTER
HEX NUT
Raise Front
of Deck
GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Before making any adjust-
ments, 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 wires
for additional safety. When handling the
mower deck, be careful not to cut your-
self on the sharp blades.
NOTE: Gauge wheel adjustment should be performed
only AFTER the mower deck has been properly
leveled.
IMPORTANT: Gauge wheels are intended to prevent
scalping of the lawn, and are not designed to be used
to set the cutting height. Do not run the deck on the
gauge wheels.
To adjust the height of the gauge wheels, place the
tractor on a firm and level surface. Refer to Figure 5-
11, 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
WHEEL
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.
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FRONT BALL
WHEEL
BELL
WASHER
GAUGE
WHEEL
BRACKET
ADJUSTMENT
INDEX
HOLES
LOCK NUT
Figure 5-11
GAUGE
WHEEL
BRACKET