Removing/Installing And Adjusting The Cutter Deck - Cub Cadet C21 769-10224C Manual

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Every 50 operating hours
Dirt and grass remnants must be removed from
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the drive gear by a service
Have drive V-belts, blade shafts and tensioning
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pulleys checked for wear and damage by a ser-
vice centre.
If required
Charge the battery:
If you are not using the battery for lengthy periods,
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remove the battery from the device.
Charge up the battery every 6–8 weeks, as well
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as before putting back into operation after storage.
Check the battery voltage with a voltmeter. If the
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voltage is less than 12.4 V DC, recharge the bat-
tery with a 12-volt battery charger.
• Lead-acid batteries:
Maximum charging current 4 amps
• AGM batteries:
Maximum charging current 1.1 amps
Note
If possible use a fully automatic battery
charger and follow the instructions in the
operating manual for your battery charger.
Replace fuses:
Replace defective fuses only with ones of an
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equal rating.
Hydraulic expansion vessel R
(model-dependent)
Is used as an expansion vessel for the hydraulic
fluid during operation. Maintenance and inspection
only by a service centre during annual maintenance.
Note
Only perform the inspection when the hy-
draulic oil has cooled down fully.
The oil level should be at least between the
bottom of the container and the marking [A].
Once a season
Lubricate all rotating and bearing points (operating
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lever, height adjustment of the cutter deck, etc.)
with several drops of light oil.
Clean the spark plugs and set the electrode gap
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or replace the spark plug (see engine manual).
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centre.

Removing/installing and adjusting the cutter deck

The rear axles must be lubricated with a special-
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purpose, water-repellent grease by a service
centre.
Have the cutter deck repaired only by a service
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centre.
Note
Regularly check (during service centre visits)
the condition of the cutter deck V-belt.
Removing/installing and adjusting the
cutter deck
WARNING !
Risk of injury or property damage
¾ Only perform maintenance and cleaning
work on the device with the engine at a
standstill.
¾ Remove the ignition key and the spark-
plug connectors.
¾ Wait until all moving parts have come
to a complete stop and the engine has
cooled down.
¾ Never reach into the rotating cutter
blades.
¾ Wear protective gloves.
¾ Only have repair and maintenance
work and the replacement of safety
components performed by a qualified
specialist or a specialist service centre.
¾ Note that the movement of one cutting
tool may lead to the rotation of other
cutting tools.
WARNING !
The suspension/lifter is spring-supported
and can spring back upwards once the cut-
ter deck is separated from the lifter.
When releasing the cutting height adjust-
ment lever with the cutting mechanism
removed, it can spring violently upwards.
Removal and installation must only be
performed by a service centre.
Ensure the cutting height adjustment
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lever is always correctly secured with the
locking pin.