Warning - Cub Cadet 2166 Operator's Manual

3. Initially adjust the front lift rod to allow 5/8 inch of
thread to protrude beyond both lock nuts of the
front lift rod/bracket assembly (Refer to Figure 33).
Figure 33
4. Refer to Figure 34. Measure and record the
distance from the front cutting edge to the ground
(measurement A), and from the rear cutting edge
to the ground (measurement B), for each of the
blades. The front
(measurement A) should be lower than its back
edge (measurement B) by 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
5. Lower the deck onto the hard, level surface.
6. To adjust the downward tilt of the blades,
adjustment of the front lift rod is required. Refer to
Figure 33 and proceed as follows:
7. Loosen the rear jam nuts on the front lift rod. From
the front of the tractor, turn the front lock nuts clock-
wise to raise the front of the mower deck, or counter-
clockwise to lower the front of the mower deck.
8. Raise the deck to the highest position. Recheck
the blade measurements described in step 4. If the
resultant measurements are not correct, repeat
steps 5, 6 and 7 until the proper measurements are
obtained.
REAR
CUTTING EDGE
B
FRONT LIFT
ROD BRACKET
LOCK NUT
5/8"
JAM NUT
FRONT
LIFT ROD
edge of each blade
Figure 34
The front lift rod must be against the back of
both slots in the deck front roller bracket. If one
side of the rod is not against the back of the slot
after attaining the correct front pitch to the deck,
tighten the front lock nut on that side until the
rod just contacts the back of the slot.
9. Tighten the rear jam nuts after adjustment is
completed.
10. Connect the spark plug wire.
GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
Before making any adjustments, place the PTO
switch in the "OFF" position, engage the brake
pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position, remove the key from the switch and
remove the spark plug wire to avoid accidental
starting and injury.
When adjusting the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
Gauge wheel adjustment should be performed
only AFTER the mower deck has been properly
leveled.
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NOTE

WARNING

WARNING
NOTE
CUTTING
BLADE
FRONT
CUTTING EDGE
A