Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 25)

25
C. Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller Settings
1. Matching the set heights of the ball rollers on the
four corners of the mower deck to the desired cut
height will prevent edge scalping and minimize
any side-to-side variance in cut height.
2. There are five height adjustment holes in the
bracket that mount the ball rollers to the deck.
a. Use the top set of holes for cut heights of 1-1/2
inches or lower.
b. Use the middle set of holes for a 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 inch
cut height.
c. Use the bottom set of holes for cut heights of 4
inches or higher.
D. Deck Center Anti-Scalp Roller
1. The front roller helps prevent the scalping of high
spots and uneven terrain across the center section
of the deck.
2. The roller on the front of the deck is fixed at the
factory and can not be adjusted.
E. Lap Bar Adjustment
1. Proper lap bar and seat adjustment will result in
the following:
a. In the neutral position with hands on the lap
bars,
1. Operator’s upper arms should be relaxed and
approximately vertical.
2. Operator’s forearms should be approxi-
mately horizontal.
b. In the full forward position,
1. Operator’s back should stay in contact with
the seat back.
2. Lap bars should not contact operator’s legs.
c. In the full reverse position,
1. Lap bars should not contact the operator’s
legs or torso.
2. Set the seat to the preferred operating position.
a. Adjustment lever is located under the front edge
of the seat.
b. The seat has five inches of front-to-rear adjust-
ment available.
4. Check factory settings of lap bars for the condi-
tions listed above.
Note:
If lap bar adjustments are required, height
adjustments should be made prior to angular
adjustments.
5. To adjust the height of the lap bars,
a. Remove the nuts from the lap bar mounting
bolts (see Fig. 11 ).
b. Remove the bolts and lap bar and reposition to
the second set of holes in the mounting block.
c. Replace the bolts and nuts, and tighten to 28-34
ft-lbs.
1. If angular adjustments are also required, nuts
can be tightened until snug at this point.
d. The same adjustments should be made to both
sides of the mower.
6. To adjust the front-to-rear angle of the lap bars,
a. Loosen the nuts on the lap bar mounting bolts,
leaving the bottom one fairly snug.
b. The top hole is slotted, allowing the lap bar to
pivot on the bottom bolt.
c. Move lap bar to the desired angle and tighten
the nuts to 28-34 ft-lbs.
Note:
In the neutral position, the handles of the
lap bars should be aligned with approximately a
one inch gap between the tips. Widen the gap by
adding shim washers to the top mounting bolt
between the lap bar and the mounting block.
d. Check the results of any adjustments to the
conditions described in section a, above.
Repeat any adjustment procedures as required
until all conditions are met.
F.Deck leveling Procedure
1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug
wires and using the lift pedal, position the mowing
deck into the 3" height of cut position. (The 3" height
of cut position is recommended in order for one to
Lap Bar Mounting Bolt and Nuts
Figure. 11