How to level the deck on your cub cadet zero-turn mower.

Depending on your model, the instructions listed below may slightly vary. Always check your operator's manual for detailed instructions.
Note: wear heavy leather gloves when working with or near mower blades.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1
Park your zero-turn on hard, flat level surface with the tires straight ahead and engage the parking
break. Turn the engine off and remove the key. Make sure engine has cooled down.

Step 2
Check tire pressure in all tires and set to recommended pressure. Place the deck lift lever in the middle height position.

Step 3
Rotate the blades so they are parallel to the lawn mower.

Step 4
Using a deck leveling guage (42-095) measure the height of the front blade tip to the ground. Next, measure the height of the rear blade tip to the ground. Front tip should be 1/8"-1/4" lower than the rear blade tip. Refer to your operator's manual for proper height differences between front and rear.

Step 5
Adjust the deck by loosening the hex lock nut on the front deck hanger rod. Raise or lower the front of the deck by adjusting the inner hex nut. Once the deck is at the proper level, tighten the lock nut to secure.

Step 6
Wearing gloves for protection, level the deck using your deck leveling guage (42-095) from side to side by rotating the blades perpendicular to the lawn mower. Measure the height of the blade tips on each side of the deck from the ground.

Step 7
Raise or lower the deck by loosening the hex bolt on the left hangar bracket. When both blade tips have the same measurement from the ground, tighten the hex bolt.