Cub Cadet Pro Z 100 Lapbar, Operator'S Manual

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3 — c
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Using the Mower Deck
WARNING! Make certain the
area to be mowed is free of
debris, sticks, stones, wire or
other objects that can be thrown
by the rotating blades.
NOTE:
Do not engage the mower deck when
lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible
failure of the ‘V” belt and PTO clutch will result.
Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy
area before engaging the mower deck.
1.
Mow across slopes, not up and down. If
mowing a slope, start at bottom and work
upward to ensure turns are made uphill.
2. On the first pass pick a point on the
opposite side of the area to be mowed.
3. Move the throttle control to the FAST
position and engage the PTO.
4. Lower the mower deck to the desired
height setting using the deck lift handle.
5. Slowly and evenly push the RH and LH drive
control levers forward to move the tractor
forward, and keep the tractor headed
directly toward the alignment point.
NOTE:
The speed of the tractor will
affect the quality of the mower cut.
Mowing at full speed will adversely affect
the cut quality. Control the ground speed
with the control levers.
6. When approaching the other end of the
strip, slow down or stop before turning.
A U-turn is recommended unless a pivot
or zero turn is required.
7. Align the mower with an edge of the
mowed strip and overlap approximately 3”.
8. Direct the tractor on each subsequent
strip to align with a previously cut strip.
9. To prevent rutting or grooving of the turf,
if possible, change the direction that the
strips are mowed by approximately 45° for
the next and each subsequent mowing.
WARNING!
Be careful when
crossing gravel paths or
driveways. Disengage the PTO
and raise the deck to the highest
position before crossing.
NOTE:
When stopping the tractor for any
reason while on a grass surface, always:
• Place the control levers in the
neutral/parking brake engaged
position.
• Shut engine off and remove the
ignition key.
• Doing so will minimize the
possibility of having your lawn
‘‘browned’’ by hot exhaust from
your tractor’s running engine.
Deck Lift Lever
To change the height of the deck proceed as
follows:
1.
Depress the button at the end of
the deck lift lever (a), raise it into the
transport/highest mowing position,
hang the top hook from the upper
spacer on the deck height index bracket
(b) and then remove the pin (c). See
Figure 3-11.
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 3-11
2. Insert the pin into the desired deck height
best suited for your application (d). Turn the
pin to lock it into place (e). See Figure 3-12.
(d)
(e)
Figure 3-12
3. Depress the button at the end of the
handle lift lever (f) and raise it slightly to
unhook it from the upper spacer on the
deck height index bracket and carefully
lower into the desired position (g). See
Figure 3-13.
(g)
(f)
Figure 3-13
NOTE:
Make certain the deck is secured and the
pin is fully inserted into the deck height index.
The pin is keyed to help keep it in place and fits
into the slotted holes on the deck height index.
NOTE:
The deck lift handle must always be
above the pin, never hang the deck lift handle
from the pin when mowing.