Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 33)

Cub Cadet Commercial Z-Wing
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13. DECK WING LIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: The bat wing feature of the Z-Wing
mower is a key element in the sales of the
mower. Safe and dependable operation of the
feature is crucial to customer satisfaction. Cor-
rect adjustment of the cables is vitally important
to the safe and dependable operation of the bat
wing feature.
13.1. Lower the deck wings all the way.
13.2. Remove the shields that cover each wing lift
mechanism using a 9/16” wrench.
See Figure 13.2.
13.3. Turn the key switch to the RUN position, and
“Blip” the wing lift switch until the tightest cable
moves the hinge lock it is connected to just far
enough to free that hinge. See Figure 13.3.
Figure 13.2
Nuts securing wing
lift shields
Bolts are
captive
Figure 13.3
Adjustment needed: rear
lock is further disengaged
than front hinge lock.
NOTE: Whether the tightest cable is on the left
or right wing, front or rear hinge, does not matter.
NOTE: Usually an exposed thread length of 1/2”
to 5/8” (12.7mm - 15.9mm) is a good starting
point if a new cable has been installed.
13.4. Tighten the second cable on the same wing until
the hinge lock is at the same point of disengage-
ment as the first, using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
See Figure 13.4.
13.5. Lower the deck wings, then begin to raise them:
• Watch the movement of the hinge locks to con-
firm that they are working at the same time.
• If the hinge locks or hinges are binding in any
way, repair them before proceeding.
• Make any necessary adjustments if they are not.
13.6. Adjust the cables on the second wing so that the
hinge locks both move in unison with the hinge
locks on the first wing.
Figure 13.4
Adjusting nuts
Jam nut