Cub Cadet 2000 Series - Manual (Page 169)

Decks and Lift Systems
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4. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex bolt on the left
deck hanger link. See Figure 8.23.
5. To level the deck, turn the adjustment gear located
immediately behind the bolt. Turn the gear clockwise
(rearward) to raise the left side of the deck. Turn the
gear counter-clockwise (toward front) to lower the left
side of the deck. See Figure 8.23.
6. The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip
height measurements, as described earlier, are
equal.
7. Tighten the bolt on the left deck hanger bracket when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Front To Rear (pitch) Leveling
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, move the deck to the mid height or most commonly used posi-
tion using the deck lift pedal.
2. Rotate the blade nearest the discharge chute so that it is parallel with the mower frame.
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 12 psi for the front tires
3. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground.
NOTE: Use of Cub Cadet deck leveling gauge, part number 490-900-0041, will make measuring the blade tip
height easier.
4. The front measurement taken should be between 1/
4” - 3/8” less than the rear measurement. Determine
the approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next
step.
5. Adjust the two lock nuts on the front hanger bracket
as necessary to get the front of the deck 1/4” - 3/8”
lower than the rear.
• Tighten the nuts to raise the front of the deck.
• Loosen the nuts to lower the front of the deck.
NOTE: Both nuts need to be tightened or loosened evenly
(same number of turns).
6. Re-measure the distance from the front of the blade
tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the
ground.
Figure 8.23
adjustment gear
Figure 8.24