Cub Cadet LT1046 Operator's Manual page 22

Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) Leveling the Deck (Side to Side) 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 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 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: 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: adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. 1. 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 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 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
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. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor. both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
2. 2. 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 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 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 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 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
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. 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. 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 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. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6. hanger bracket. See Fig. 6-6.
Adjustment
Gear
4. 4. 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 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. 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.
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 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 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
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. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved. hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment Parking Brake Adjustment 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 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
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 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 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
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 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. 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.
Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat 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 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
adjustment instructions. adjustment instructions. 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 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. 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 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 parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull
into place. into place. into place. into place. into place. back on seat until it clicks into place.
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Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment Steering Adjustment
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 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 tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if
the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the
steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted. steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded
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 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 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
side: side: side: side: side: side:
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7. Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-7.
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2. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link.
Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link. Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Replace the hex nut and after proper adjustment is Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved. Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links
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 will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is
cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper toe-in is between between 1/16" and 5/16". between 1/16" and 5/16". between 1/16" and 5/16". between 1/16" and 5/16". between 1/16" and 5/16".
1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows: Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead
1. travel. Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead travel. travel. travel. travel.
travel.
2. 2. 2. 2. 2. In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
2. the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance. the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance. the distance. the distance. the distance.
the distance.
3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
3. the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance. the distance. the distance. the distance. the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
the distance.
4. 4. 4. 4. 4. The measurement taken in front of the axle should be The measurement taken in front of the axle should be The measurement taken in front of the axle should be The measurement taken in front of the axle should be The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
4. between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
behind the axle. behind the axle. between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the measurement taken behind the axle. behind the axle. behind the axle.
behind the axle.
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball Joint