Off-Season Storage - CubCadet Z-Force Lapbar Manual Del Operador

5. Using a wrench, raise the front of deck by
loosening the lock nuts (a) to the front of the
pivot pin (b) and then tighten the jam nuts (c)
on the back of the pivot pin to raise the front
of the deck and secure in place. See Figure 4-8.
(c)
(b)
(a)
Bottom View
Figure 4-8
6. Using a wrench, lower the front of deck by
loosening the jam nuts (c) on the back of
the pivot pin (b) and then tighten the lock
nut (a) on the front of the pivot pin to lower
the front of the deck and secure in place.
See Figure 4-8.
7. The deck is properly leveled when the front tip
of the blade is 1⁄ 4 " lower than the rear tip.
Adjusting the Front Gauge Wheels
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of
the cutting deck.
The front gauge wheels on the tractor deck are
an anti-scalp feature, and should not ride on
the ground. The front gauge wheels should be
approximately 1⁄4-1⁄2" above the ground when the
deck is set in the desired height setting.
Using the deck lift handle, set the deck in the
desired height setting, then check the gauge wheel
distance from the ground below. If necessary adjust
the front gauge wheels as follows:
1. Visually check the distance between the front
gauge wheels and the ground. If the gauge
wheels are near or touching the ground, they
should be raised. If more than 1⁄2" above the
ground, they should be lowered.
2. Remove the lock nut (a) securing one of the
front gauge wheel (b) hex screws (c) to the
deck. Remove the front gauge wheel (b),
hex screw (c) and spacer (d). See Figure 4-9.
(b)
(a)
(e)
Figure 4-9
3. Insert the hex screw (c) into the one of three
index holes in the front gauge wheel bracket (e)
that will give the front gauge wheel (b) a 1⁄ 4 -1⁄2"
clearance with the ground.
4. Note the index hole of the just adjusted
front gauge wheel (b), and adjust the other
front gauge wheel (b) into the respective
index hole of the other front gauge wheel
bracket (e).
Drive Control Lever Stop Adjustment
When the drive control levers are both fully
extended forward to the full-speed position and
the tractor drifts left or right, the drive control
lever stop adjustment can be adjusted to sync
the wheel speeds. To perform the adjustment,
proceed as follows:
1. Identify the side that the tractor is drifting
to and adjust the opposite drive control
lever. If the tractor drifts right, adjust the left
drive control lever down (decrease speed)
and vice versa.
2. Locate the drive control lever stop
adjustment bolts (a) on the front of the seat
frame. See Figure 4-10.
Figure 4-10
3. To decrease the forward speed, turn the
drive control lever stop adjustment bolts (a)
clockwise. To increase the forward speed,
turn the drive control lever stop adjustment
bolts (a) counter-clockwise. Turn the drive
control lever stop adjustment bolts (a) in
the necessary direction 1⁄4-turn at a time.
After turning the drive control lever stop
adjustment bolts (a), check the adjustment
by driving the tractor.
4. Continue the adjustment until the wheel
speeds are in sync and the tractor drives
straight with the drive control levers fully
extended forward in the full-speed position.

Off-Season Storage

Tractor Storage
(d)
If your tractor is not going to be operated for
an extended period of time (thirty days to
approximately six months), the tractor should be
prepared for storage. Store the tractor in a dry and
protected location. If stored outside, cover the
tractor (including the tires) to protect it from the
elements. The procedures outlined below should
(c)
be performed whenever the tractor is placed in
storage.
1.
Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or in
poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may reach
an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water
heater, clothes dryer, etc.
2.
3.
Drain fuel only into unapproved container outdoors, away
from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior
to draining fuel.
3.
(a)
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Change the engine oil and filter following
the instructions provided in the Engine
Operator's Manual.
WARNING
Service the engine as instructed in the separate
Engine Operator's Manual.
Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need
to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer and
engines stored over 90 days need to be drained
of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum
from forming in fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine
deteriorates during storage, you may need
to have the carburetor, and other fuel system
components, serviced or replaced.
WARNING
Remove the spark plugs and pour
approximately one ounce of oil into each
cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns
to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder
walls. Replace the spark plugs.
Clean the engine and the entire tractor
thoroughly.
Note: Use of a pressure washer or garden
hose is not recommended to clean your
tractor. They may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or
the engine. The use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Sharpen the blades so that the tractor will
be ready to use when needed.
Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches
with the appropriate touch-up spray paint.
Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted
surfaces including the pulleys and blades.
(Be careful not to get any oil on the drive
belts.)
Clean and fully charge the battery, then
disconnect the negative cable at the battery
to prevent possible discharge. Recharge the
battery periodically when in storage.
Note: Remove the battery if exposed
to prolonged periods of sub-freezing
temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
Lubricate all lubrication points.
Jack the tractor up and store it on blocks to
take the weight off of the tires.
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