Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 222)

LTX Tractors
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Front To Rear 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 between 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch lower than the rear
of the deck. 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
blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is paral-
lel 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.
NOTE: The front measurement taken should be
between 1/4” - 3/8” less than the rear mea-
surement. Determine the approximate dis-
tance necessary for proper adjustment and
proceed, if necessary, to the next step.
3. Working at the front of the tractor, loosen the two
hex lock nuts at the front of the deck hanger rod.
Thread the lock nuts away from the hex nuts behind
them. See Figure 8.31.
NOTE: Both nuts are on the top side of the bracket to float and rise if the deck impacts something. This helps
to minimize the damage to the deck
4. Using a wrench, turn the inner hex nuts clockwise to raise the front of the deck, or counterclockwise to lower
the front of the deck.
5. Retighten the two hex lock nuts when properly adjusted.
Figure 8.31
The two nuts