CubCadet Ultima ZTS Serie Manuel De L'utilisateur page 27

Deck Leveling
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling
adjustments can be performed.
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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 knob in a middle mowing position and
rotate both outside blades so 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 are not, proceed to the next step.
3. Locate the adjustment bolts (a) on the left and right side of
the deck (Figure 32).
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 (Figure 32).
Figure 32
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.
5. When proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the jam nuts
(b). Tighten to 200 in-lbs (23 N-m) (Figure 32).
PRODUCT CARE
a
b
LEVELING THE DECK (PITCH/FRONT-TO-REAR)
The front of the deck should be between 1⁄16-1⁄4 inch (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
knob in a middle position.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is
parallel with the tractor.
3. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first
measurement taken should be between 1⁄16-1⁄4 inch (2-6
mm) less than the second measurement.
4. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary.
5. To raise the front of the deck, remove the end cap, loosen the
outer jam nut (a) then tighten (thread inward) the inner nut
(b) against the front hanger bracket (Figure 33). When proper
adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer jam nut (a) to 57
ft-lbs (77 N-m) and replace the end cap.
6. To lower the front of the deck, remove the end cap, loosen
the outer jam nut (a) then loosen (thread outward) the inner
nut (b), away from the front hanger bracket (Figure 33). When
proper adjustment is achieved, re-tighten the outer jam nut
(a) to 57 ft-lbs (77 N-m) and replace the end cap.
Adjusting the Deck Wheels
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck. The
deck wheels should be approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch (6.35-12.7
mm) above the ground when the deck is set in the desired height
setting. To adjust the deck wheels, see the Set-Up section
for instructions.
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a
b
Figure 33
WARNING