Cub Cadet 98M7 Operator's Manual page 11

Adjustments
Cutting Height
The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left
wheel. See Fig. 3-7A insert.
B
Figure 3-7
1. Pull lever out and away from mower.
2. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height.
3. Release lever towards mower deck.
The front wheel cutting height is determined by selecting one
of six positions on each caster assembly. To adjust front cutting
height, refer to Fig. 3-7B and proceed as follows:
1. Remove wing nut from axle bolt. Slide axle bolt and wave
washer from the assembly and select a cutting height.
2. With wave washer on axle bolt, reinsert hardware in the
square hole desired through wheel assembly and secure
with wing nut previously removed.
IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop
scalping of grass.
The casters can be locked in a straight ahead position or position
to swivel freely. See Figure 3-7C insert.
1. Lift lock pins.
2. Place in larger holes to lock wheels. Place pins in smaller
holes to allow casters to rotate freely for turning.
A
2
3
1
B
2
1
C
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle
housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will
have to adjust the drive control if any of the following happens:
1. The mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged.
2. The mower's drive wheels hesitate with the drive control
engaged.
If either of these conditions occur, rotate the adjustment wheel
clockwise to tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen cable to
adjust the drive control. See Fig. 3-8.
Figure 3-8
NOTE: For some people the drive control may not be in a
comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening
the adjustment wheel.
Set-Up
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for
additional engine information.
1. Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out
of the box.
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the
Engine Operation section of this manual.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
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