Cub Cadet SurePath Pro Z Serie Manual Del Operador página 27

• Fill the fuel tank with treated
fuel and run the engine for 2-3
minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the carburetor.
b. Emptying the fuel system for
storage of more than 90 days:
• Prior to putting the mower
in storage, monitor fuel
consumption with the goal of
running the fuel tank empty.
• Run the engine until it begins
to stall. Use the choke to keep
the engine running until all
fuel in the carburetor has
been exhausted.
• Referring to the Engine
Operator's Manual, drain the
fuel from the carburetor bowl.
2. Clean the engine and the entire
mower thoroughly.
3. 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.
4. Lubricate all lubrication points.
NOTE: Using a pressure washer or
garden hose is not recommended for
cleaning your mower. It may cause
damage to electrical components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the
engine. The use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Removing the Mower from Storage
1. Check the engine oil.
2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the
tires to the recommended 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 mower without a load to
make certain all the mower systems are
functioning properly.
Adjustments
WARNING
Shut the engine off, remove the ignition key, and
engage the parking brake before making adjustments.
Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling
the blades.
Deck Leveling
NOTE: Check the mower's tire pressure
before performing any deck leveling
adjustments. Refer to Tires for information
regarding tire pressure. Always level the deck
side-to-side before front to rear.
Side-to-Side Leveling
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, remove the key from the
ignition switch and disconnect the
spark plug wires. Using the deck lift
pedal position the mowing deck into
the 4" height of cut position (The 4"
height of cut position is recommended
in order for one to see and obtain
a measurement. Any height of cut
position is acceptable as long as a
proper measurement can be taken.)
and rotate both outside blades so that
they are perpendicular with the mower.
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. Adjust the eyebolt (a) at the left front of
the deck so that the blade-to-ground
height at the right outside blade tip
matches that of the left outside blade
tip. This is done by loosening the
jam nuts (b) on the eyebolt (a) and
tightening the upper jam nut (b) to
raise the deck and loosening the jam
nut (b) to lower the deck. The right
outer blade tip height is fixed by the
right, front eyebolt (a) so you must
adjust the left outer tip to match it. See
Figure 4-10.
(b)
(b)
(a)
Figure 4-10
4. Once the proper adjustment is made,
re-tighten the jam nuts (b).
Front-to-Back Leveling
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface,
engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, remove the key from the
ignition switch, and disconnect the
spark plug wires. Using the deck lift
pedal position the mowing deck into
the 4" height of cut position (The 4"
height of cut position is recommended
in order for one to see and obtain
a measurement. Any height of cut
position is acceptable as long as a
proper measurement can be taken.)
and rotate both outside blades so that
they are parallel with the mower.
2. Measure the blade-to-ground height at
the right rear blade tip. Again, be sure
to measure the blade tip at the rear of
the right blade when aligned along
the mower centerline. The blade-to-
ground height at the rear of the blade
tip should be 1/8" to 1/4" higher than
the front tip. This is referred to as blade
pitch. The same height difference
should be true for the left blade,
measured front and back. The pitch
should not exceed 1/16" if cut height is
below 1-1/2".
3. Loosen the jam nuts (b) at the rear left
and right of the deck eyebolts (a). Refer
to Figure 4-10.
4. Start at the rear right to raise the rear of
the deck, tighten the upper jam nut (b)
to raise the deck or loosen the upper
jam nut (b) to lower the rear of the
deck. Refer to Figure 4-10.
5. Adjust the jam nut (b) at the rear left to
take the "slack" out of the threaded rod.
Refer to Figure 4-10.
6. Tighten both lower jam nuts (b) to
secure the deck adjustment. Refer to
Figure 4-10.
7. The final adjustment would be to take
the "slack" out of the left rear linkage
if the rear of the deck was raised by
adjusting the jam nuts (b) on the
eyebolt (a). Loosen the jam nuts (b)
and tighten the upper jam nut (b) to
remove "slack". Refer to Figure 4-10.
8. In many cases it will be necessary to
adjust deck height using both eyebolt
(a) adjustments and pitch adjustment
to achieve the correct blade-to-ground
heights. If you remember that the front
right blade tip adjustment is fixed
and you level to that height, adjusting
the decks will be simplified. Refer to
Figure 4-10.
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 mower 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.
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