Cub Cadet 394 - User Manual

8 SECTION II. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF MOWER DECK A. INSTALLATION OF DECK After locking the left lift link as described in Section I , start the tractor and use the hydraulic lift to fully raise theleft lift link (See Figure 5). Stop the engine. Figure 5 Adjust the mower deck to its lowest settin...

9 5. Unlock the left lift link by sliding the left lift rod fullyrearward in the slot of the lift link (See Figure 8). Figure 8 NOTE The following step 6 applies only to the initialinstallation of the mower deck on the tractor. 6. Loosen the hex jam nuts on the front lift bracket / rod assembly and ...

10 9. Guide the LH and RH lift links into the slots of therear deck brackets and release the deck supportpins by aligning with the inner holes of the deckbrackets (See Figure 12) NOTE: The handle of the support pins should be positioned to the rearof the deck brackets as shown in Figure 12. Figure 1...

11 B. REMOVAL OF DECK Place the tractor and mower deck on a firm and levelsurface with enough room to slide the deck out from the left side of the tractor. WARNING Before removing the mower deck, place thePTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage theparking brake lever, and turn ignition key to the“O...

12 SECTION III. ADJUSTMENTS DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENTS In order to achieve even cutting, the mower deck mustbe properly leveled. This leveling procedure will result inthe left and right blades having corresponding cutting-edge-to ground measurements within 1/16 inch of eachother. Also, the blades wil...

13 Figure 19 2. Measure and record the distance from the frontcutting edge to the ground (measure A), and fromthe rear cutting edge to the ground (measure B),for both outer blades. The front edge of eachblade (measure A) should be lower than its backedge (measure B) by approximately 1/8 to 1/4inch.S...

14 USING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB NOTE Tractors built Mfg. Code 1K060G and after areequipped with a height adjustment knob whichcan be used to set the downstop position of themower deck. A full rotation of the height adjustment knob equals ap-prox. a 1/4 inch adjustment in the deck height setting.Ther...

15 SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE DECK Using The Deck Wash System WARNING When using the deck wash system, neverengage the deck from any position other thanthe operator’s seat of the tractor. Do not use anassistant or engage deck in the presence of anybystanders. 1. Attach the nozzle adapter t...

16 When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installedso that the wind wings are pointing upward toward thetop of the deck. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs. (122to 149 N·m). After replacing the blades, apply grease to the exposedthreads at the bottom of the spindles to prevent rustbuildup....

17 Figure 28 INSTALL NEW SPINDLE BELT 1. Lift the gear box / mounting bracket assembly toinstall the belt around the rear of the drive pulleyand through the center opening of the mountingbracket. 2. Install the gear box mounting bracket on the deckmounting plate and secure with the originalfasteners...

18 LUBRICATION GUIDE The life of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication is a very important partof that care. Be certain that all lubrication fittings are assembled inplace, using the lubrication illustration as a guide. Always lubricate the deck thoroughly before taking i...

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Cub Cadet LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Cub Cadet LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing o...