Cub Cadet GT 2542 Operator's Manual page 35

GAUGE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Before making any adjust-
ments, place the PTO switch in the "OFF"
position, engage the brake pedal lock,
turn the ignition key to the "OFF" posi-
tion, remove the key from the switch and
remove the spark plug wire to avoid acci-
dental starting and injury.
WARNING: When adjusting the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharp blades.
NOTE: Gauge wheel adjustment should be performed
only AFTER the mower deck has been properly
leveled.
IMPORTANT: Gauge wheels are intended to prevent
scalping of the lawn, and are not meant to be used to
set the cutting height. Do not run the deck on the gauge
wheels.
To adjust the height of the gauge wheels, place the
tractor on a firm and level surface. Refer to Figure 34,
and proceed as follows:
1. Place the tractor implement lift handle in the
normally desired mowing height setting, then
check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive
clearance with the surface below.
2. If the wheels contact the surface adjust as follows:
a. Raise the implement lift handle to its highest
setting.
b. Remove the rear gauge wheels by removing
the lock nuts and shoulder screws. Remove
the lock nuts and shoulder screws fastening
the front ball wheels to the deck gauge wheel
brackets.
SHOULDER
SCREW
SHOULDER
SCREW
REAR
GAUGE
GAUGE
WHEEL
WHEEL
BRACKET
Figure 34
c. Again place the tractor implement lift handle in
the normally desired mowing height setting.
d. Insert the shoulder screw with the rear gauge
FRONT BALL
WHEEL
GAUGE
WHEEL
BRACKET
ADJUSTMENT
INDEX
HOLES
LOCK NUT
wheel into the adjustment index hole that pro-
vides approximately 1/2" clearance between
the wheel and level surface. Secure with the
lock nut.
e. Note the position of the index hole used; then
install the other rear gauge wheel and the front
ball wheels into the corresponding index hole
of the other gauge wheel brackets.
3. If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance with
the surface below, lower the wheels to the index
hole that provides the approximate 1/2" clearance
as described above.
IMPORTANT: All gauge wheels should be installed in
the same relative adjustment index hole location in
each of the gauge wheel brackets.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The mower can be set in multiple positions. Proceed
as follows:
NOTE: If multiple positions are used while mowing, it
may be necessary to adjust the gauge wheels for each
setting to prevent scalping.
1. Push the tractor implement lift handle down slightly
and depress the button on the top of the lift handle.
2. Raise or lower the lift handle to obtain the desired
mower deck cutting height.
3. Release the button when the desired mower
position is obtained.
NOTE: To return the mower deck to a specific position,
note the position of the lift lever indicator before raising
or lowering the mower deck.
B. REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OF DECK
REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK
WARNING: Before removing the mower
deck, place the PTO switch in the "OFF"
position, engage the parking brake, turn
the ignition key to the "OFF" position
and remove the key from the switch.
Disconnect the spark plug wire for
additional safety.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
WARNING: When handling the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharp blades. The deck idler arm
lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly.
2. Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest
setting (adjust gauge wheels if necessary).
Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop
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