Cub Cadet i1050 Operator's Manual page 21

Adjusting the Seat
WARNING!
After adjusting the seat or before
driving the tractor, make sure that the seat
adjustment lever is engaged in the seat index plate
and that the seat will not move. Do not adjust the
seat while the tractor is being driven. Adjusting the
seat while the tractor is moving could cause the
operator to lose control of the tractor.
1. While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment lever on the
left side of the seat and pull it upward to disengage from
the seat index plate. See Fig. 6-4.
Figure 6-4
2. Slide the seat to the desired position. See Fig. 6-4.
3. Once the desired position is reached, release the seat lever. Slide
the seat slightly fore and aft as necessary to engage the
seat lever into one of the eight adjustment positions in the
index plate. Make certain the seat is locked in position.
Side to Side Leveling the Deck
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to "Tires" earlier in this section
for information regarding tire pressure.
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move the
deck to the mid height position (third or fourth notch)
using the deck lift lever. Rotate the left blade so that it is
perpendicular to the tractor frame. Measure and record
the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the
ground.
2. Moving to the other side of the tractor, rotate the right blade so
that it is perpendicular to the tractor frame, and measure
the distance from its outer blade tip to the ground.
3. Both measurements taken should be equal. If they're not, note
whether the left side of the deck is lower or higher and
proceed to the next step.
4. Working from the left side of the tractor, loosen, but do not
remove, the hex cap screw in the left deck adjustment
bracket. See Fig. 6-5.
Adjustment Gear
Hex Cap Screw
Figure 6-5
5. To even the deck turn the adjustment gear, located immediately
behind the hex cap screw, clockwise (rearward) to lower
the left side of the deck. Turn the gear counter-clockwise
(toward front) to raise the left side of the deck. See Fig. 6-5.
6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements,
as described earlier, are equal.
7. Retighten the hex cap screw in the left deck adjustment bracket
when proper adjustment is achieved.
Front To Rear Deck Leveling
The front of the cutting deck is supported by an adjustable front
deck hanger rod. This rod can be adjusted to set the front to rear
pitch of the deck. The front of the deck should be approximately
1⁄4" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows:
NOTE: The deck should first be leveled side to side. Check the
side to side level of the deck and adjust if necessary.
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move the deck
to the mid height position (third or fourth notch) using the
deck lift lever. Carefully rotate the RH blade (nearest the
discharge chute) so that it is parallel with the tractor frame.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The
front measurement taken should be approximately 1⁄4" less
than the rear measurement. Determine whether the front
of the deck has to be raised or lowered.
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