To Replace A Spindle; Leaving The Deck; Side To Side Leveling - Cub Cadet I Series Professional Shop Manual

CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT

To replace a spindle:

1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning
of this chapter.
2. Remove the blade following the steps described
in the previous section of this chapter.
3. Remove the spindle covers. See Figure 8.16.
4. Slip the PTO belt off of the spindle pulley that is
to be serviced.
NOTE: Timed decks will need to have the timing
belt removed also.
5. Remove the four bolts fastening the spindle to
the deck. See Figure 8.17.
Remove these
bolts
Figure 8.17
6. Lift the spindle out of the deck shell.
7. Install the spindle by following the above steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: The four spindle bolts are self tapping
bolts. The new spindle housing will not have
threads in it.
NOTE: Tighten the spindle bolts to a torque of
200 - 300 in-lbs (23 - 34 Nm).

Leaving the deck

For the best quality cut, the deck must be level side
to side and the front of the deck should be 1/4" - 3/8"
lower than the rear of the deck.
To level the deck:
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. The
recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

Side to Side Leveling

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
both blades so that they are perpendicular with
the tractor frame.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left
blade tip to the ground and the distance from the
outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be equal. If they
are not, note whether the left side of the deck is
lower or higher and proceed to the next step.
NOTE: Use of Cub Cadet deck leveling gauge,
part number 490-900-0041, will make measuring
the blade tip height easier. See Figure 8.18.
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Figure 8.18