Cub Cadet SLT1554 Manual Do Utilizador

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SECTION 6:  MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: 
Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the engine is running,
except where specified in the operator’s
manual.
Leveling the Deck
NOTE: 
Check the tractor’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires on page 25 for information regarding tire pressure.
Front To Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer 
bar that can be adjusted to level the deck from front to 
rear. The front of the deck should be between 1/4-inch 
and 
3/8-inch lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if 
necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, 
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest 
position) and rotate the blade nearest the discharge 
chute so that it is parallel with the tractor.
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 
1/4" and 3/8" less than the second measurement. 
Determine the approximate distance necessary for 
proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the 
next step. 
From the front of the tractor, loosen the hex lock nut 
on each end of the deck hanger rod, and turn away 
from the inner hex nuts. See Figure 9.
Figure 9
Tighten the inner hex nuts front against the front 
hanger bracket to raise the front of the deck; loosen 
the hex nuts to lower the front of the deck. See 
Figure 9.
Retighten the two lock nuts against the inner hex 
nuts when proper adjustment is achieved.
Side to Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a 
side to side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if 
necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, 
place the deck lift lever in the top notch (highest 
position) and rotate both blades so that they are 
perpendicular with the tractor.
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.
Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw on 
the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 10.
Figure 10
Level the deck by using a wrench to turn the 
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the hex 
cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or 
counterclockwise/down.
The deck is properly balanced when both blade tip 
measurements taken earlier are equal.
Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck 
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is 
achieved.
Raise Front
of Deck
Lower Front
of Deck
Hex Nut
Lock Nut
Deck Hanger Rod
Adjustment Gear
Hex Bolt