Cub Cadet Z-Force 54-KH Operator's Manual page 32

Sharpening the Blades
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep blades sharp and
free of build up at all times.
3. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° angle to maintain
balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of
the blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional
electric grinder or a hand file to sharpen the blades.
4. Replace any blade with severe nicks or dents that cannot
be removed by filing.
5. Check the balance of the blade after sharpening by placing
it on a blade balancer. Do not use un-balanced blades.
6. If the blade dips on one end, file stock off of the cutting
surface on that end.
NOTE: Blades that cannot be easily balanced — REPLACE.
Changing the Spindle Assembly
1. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and
block it in that position.
2. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged.
3. Remove the deck cover.
4. Remove the deck belt. (See Replacing the Deck Belt)
5. Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades)
6. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove four hex nuts,
and the four hex head cap screws. Remove the spindle
assembly. See Fig. 7-7.
Hex Washer
Screw
Spindle Assembly
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
7. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly.
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Hex Nut
Figure 7-7
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Tractor Creeping
Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the
mower when the throttle is on and the drive control levers are in
the neutral position. If your mower creeps do the following:
1. Jack up rear of the tractor.
2. Place drive control levers in the neutral position.
3. If the tires are rotating, the neutral position that side
transaxle linkage will need to be adjusted. Contact your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.