Cub Cadet ZT2 54 Manuel De L'opérateur page 27

Removing the Tractor from Storage
1. Check the engine oil.
2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure. See tire side wall for proper tire
inflation pressure.
3. Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to ensure
engine is operating properly.
5. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor
systems are functioning properly.
Adjustments
ADJUSTING DECK LIFT PEDAL
1. Set the deck to the transport position.
2. Remove the hex bolt, washer and hex nut near the center of
the pedal assembly. See Figure 35.
Figure 35
3. Position the pedal to the optimal position based on operator
preference. See Figure 36.
Figure 36
4. Re-install the hardware previously removed and torque the
nut to 28-35 ft-lbs (38-47 N-m). See Figure 35.
DECK LEVELING
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling
adjustments can be performed.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler
and surrounding metal surfaces will be very hot and can
cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least
five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Tractor blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
LEVELING THE DECK (SIDE-TO-SIDE)
1. Place the deck lift handle or deck lift knob in a middle
mowing position and rotate both outside blades so that they
are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip
to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right
blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be
equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step.
3. Locate the adjustment bolts (a) on the left and right side of
the deck. See Figure 37.
4. Loosen, but do not remove, the jam nuts (b) on the
adjustment bolt. Adjust either the right or left adjustment
bolt up or down as necessary until the side-to-side heights
are equal. See Figure 37.
NOTE: Continue to check the front-to-back leveling as
you make the side-to-side adjustment as the side-to-side
adjustment can affect the front-to-back level. If necessary,
adjust front-to-back as instructed previously.
5. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the jam
nuts (b). Tighten to 57 ft-lbs (77 N-m).
LEVELING THE DECK (PITCH/FRONT-TO-REAR)
The front of the deck should be between 1⁄16-1⁄4" (2-6 mm)
lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift
handle or deck lift knob in a middle position.
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WARNING
WARNING
(a)
(b)
Figure 37