Cub Cadet LT1045 Manual Del Operador página 22

Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
adjustment is achieved. adjustment is achieved. adjustment is achieved. adjustment is achieved.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a 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: adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate
both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step.
3. 3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck
hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6.
Adjustment
Gear
4. 4. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by
turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6. turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted.
Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions. adjustment instructions.
Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the
Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
into place. back on seat until it clicks into place.
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Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Steering Adjustment Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a 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: the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows: adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
1. 1. 1. 1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
side: side:
2. 2. 2. 2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade
1. 1. tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7.
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2. 2. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link.
right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken right blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken
Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step. should be equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step.
3. 3. Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Replace the hex nut and after proper adjustment is
3. 3. 3. 3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left deck
achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links
hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links will
will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is
4. 4. 4. 4. Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by
cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between between 1/16" and 5/16".
turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6. turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6. turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6. turning the adjustment gear. See Fig. 6-6.
1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
1. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead
taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck
1. travel. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
travel.
2. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment
2. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake the distance. the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can
the distance.
3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your Cub
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted. Cadet dealer to have the brake properly adjusted.
the distance.
4. The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat
4. between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
behind the axle. between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat
behind the axle.
adjustment instructions. adjustment instructions. adjustment instructions. adjustment instructions.
Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure Warning! Before operating the tractor, make sure
the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake. the seat is engaged in the seat-stop. Engage the parking brake.
Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks Stand behind the machine and pull back on seat until it clicks
into place. into place. into place. into place.
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball Joint