Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 21)

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Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustment
NOTE: The deck gauge wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the
deck and are not designed to support the weight of the cutting
deck.
The deck gauge wheels should neither contact the ground, nor
be high off the ground, when the deck is moved to the desired
height setting. If you change your cutting height during the
mowing season, the gauge wheels should be checked and
adjusted as necessary. Adjust the gauge wheels as follows:
Place the tractor on a flat surface and move the deck to the 1.
desired mowing height using the deck lift lever.
Check gauge wheels distance from the flat surface below. If
2.
the gauge wheels contact the ground, they must be raised.
If the gauge wheels are higher than 1⁄2” above the ground,
they should be lowered.
Remove the hex flange lock nut and shoulder bolt securing
3.
one of the front ball wheels to the front index bracket.
Reposition the ball wheel to align with the one of five
index holes that places the wheel 1⁄4” to 1⁄2” above the
ground. Secure the ball wheel to the index bracket with the
shoulder bolt and flange lock nut. Note the index hole used
and secure the other ball wheel in the same position. See
Fig. 6-7.
Lock
Nut
Front Gauge
Wheel
Shoulder
Screw
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Figure 6-7