Deck Installation - Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual

Deck Installation

Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
1. Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position
and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.
Refer to Fig. 7-3.
2. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the
tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the
deck lift brackets on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets
Deck Lift Brackets
Figure 7-6
3. Once the deck is under the tractor, move the deck lift pedal
to the lowest mowing position.
NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
4. Once the brackets are properly aligned, slide the pin on the
deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure
with cotter pins. See Fig. 7-7.
Bracket Pin
Cotter
Pin
Figure 7-7
5. After all four cotter pins are secure, slide the deck forward
and hook the deck to the U-rod.
6. Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt
around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
Idler
Pulley
Figure 7-8
7. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing
the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to
lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level
the deck if required.
9. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the
tension, refer to "Adjusting Belt Tension" on page 22.
NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt
routing to make sure that the belt has been routed
properly.
PTO Pulley
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