Cub Cadet ZTX6 60 Operator's Manual page 20

NOTE: Using a pressure washer or garden hose is not recommended for cleaning
your tractor other than to clean the underside of the deck. 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.
4. 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.
5. Lubricate all lubrication points.
Removing the Tractor from Storage
1. Check the engine oil.
2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure.
See tire side wall for proper tire inflation 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 tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor systems are
functioning properly.
Adjustments
Adjusting Deck Lift Pedal
The deck lift pedal can be adjusted to
operator preference.
1. Set the deck to the
transport position.
2. Remove the hex bolt, washer
and hex nut near the center
of the pedal assembly. See
Figure 40.
3. Position the pedal to the optimal position based
on operator preference. See Figure 41.
4. Reinstall the hardware previously removed and
torque the nut to 28-35 ft-lbs (38-47 N-m). See
Figure 40.
Deck Leveling
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, leveling adjustments can
be performed.
If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler, and surrounding
metal surfaces will be very hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the
engine cool for at least five minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
Leveling the Deck (Side-to-Side)
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface.
2. Ensure that all tires are properly inflated.
3. Place the deck lift knob in a middle mowing position and rotate both outside
blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
4. 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.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Figure 40
Figure 41
WARNING
5. Locate the
adjustment
nuts on top
of the deck
lift rods on
the left and
right side of
the tractor.
There is one
on each side
at the front
of the deck Lower Frame Not Shown for Clarity Lower Frame Not Shown for Clarity
between the
platform and
lower frame
tube, and one at each side of the rear of the deck near the front of the rear
wheel. See Figure 42.
6. Remove the end cap from front deck lift rods and save for later
re-installation.
7. Rotate either the left side (front and rear) or right side (front and rear) nuts
clockwise to raise the deck height or counter-clockwise to lower the deck,
depending on the needed adjustment. Adjust each nut equally.
NOTE: Make adjustments in quarter-turn increments, and re-measure blade
distance on both sides frequently.
Leveling the Deck (Pitch/Front-to-Rear)
The front of the deck should be between 1/8-3/8" (3-9 mm) lower than the rear of
the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. Park the tractor on a firm, level surface and place the deck lift knob in a
middle position.
2. Ensure that all tires are properly inflated.
3. Ensure side-to-side level.
4. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with
the tractor.
5. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the
rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be
between 1/8-3/8" (3-9 mm) less than the second measurement.
6. Determine the
approximate
distance necessary
for proper
adjustment
and proceed,
if necessary.
a. Remove
the end
cap on
both
front deck
height
adjust rods
and save
for later re-installation. See Figure 43.
b. Rotate both front nuts clockwise to raise the front deck pitch or
counter-clockwise to lower the front deck pitch, depending on the
needed adjustment. Adjust each nut equally. See Figure 43.
NOTE: Make adjustments in quarter-turn increments, and re-measure front-to-rear-
deck pitch blade distance frequently until proper pitch is achieved.
c. Reinstall the end caps onto the deck rods.
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Figure 42
Figure 43