Blade Timing Belt
The cutting deck spindles are driven by timing (cogged) belt,
assuring that the deck blades are always perpendicular to each
other. At least once a season, or after striking any foreign object,
check the timing belt as follows:
Remove the belt cover by removing the three screws and
1.
washers which secure it to the frame. See Fig. 6-5.
Warning!
Do not operate mower without the
belt cover installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or property damage.
The top of each spindle pulley is marked with an arrow. See
1.
Fig. 6-6. The arrows should be perpindicular (at a 90˚ angle)
to each other.
If the arrows on the surface of each spindle pulley are not
2.
perpindicular (at a 90˚ angle) to each other, see your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the deck’s timing belt reset.
Warning!
Do not operate the machine without
the deck’s timing belt properly set. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal injury or
property damage.
Adjustments
Warning!
Shut the engine off and remove the
ignition key before making adjustments.
Handle Height
The upper handle is secured to two support bars that can be
adjusted to raise or lower the handle height. Adjust if necessary
as follows:
Remove the upper star knob and carriage screw on the
1.
right side of the handle and the left side of the handle.
See Fig. 6-7.
Pivot the handle forward or rearward to align one of the
2.
three holes on each support bar with the holes on the
handle.
Reinstall the upper star knob and carriage screw on the
3.
right side of the handle and the left side of the handle
when a comfortable height is achieved
Figure 6-7
Figure 6-5
Figure 6-6
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