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XT1 Enduro 50" Fab deck height adjustment

#1

steelcat

steelcat

Hello all!
I think I have deck height issue.
when I lower my deck all the way down to the ground the height indicator reads 3 and when I am cutting the height indicator reads almost all the way up.
I would like to know if this is normal. The dealership claims this is normal by design.
Any help will be greatly apreciated!


#2

7394

7394

Welcome-

They are mostly all off the gauge.. I set mine to be accurate to the setting I choose..


#3

StarTech

StarTech

Need the model from the serial number tag but I am pretty sure it is not right. Sounds like the lift handle is bent to me. I had one earlier this year where this was the case.


#4

steelcat

steelcat

StarTech said:
Need the model from the serial number tag but I am pretty sure it is not right. Sounds like the lift handle is bent to me. I one earlier this year where this was the case.
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Thanks for the replies!! model number is 13BQA1CZ010


#5

StarTech

StarTech

Yes it is the one that I had to re-bend to get the lift working correctly. It from having lifting a heavy deck on that 2020 model too forcibly. The deck lift spring helps but not quiet strong enough. Item 8 is the screw to tight to max the spring tension but if # 10 is already bent it won't help until # 10 is re-bent to the correct shape.
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#6

Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

StarTech said:
Yes it is the one that I had to re-bend to get the lift working correctly. It from having lifting a heavy deck on that 2020 model too forcibly. The deck lift spring helps but not quiet strong enough. Item 8 is the screw to tight to max the spring tension but if # 10 is already bent it won't help until # 10 is re-bent to the correct shape.
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Deck height on riding mowers is often set low from the factory. Often some adjustments can be made. Measure from blade to level concrete with tires inflated correctly to determine actual cutting height.


#7

StarTech

StarTech

What I am think is the OP is saying the handle won't go down past #3 with the deck on the ground. The deck handle should be at the bottom of the lift position when the deck is on the ground. And yes I mean the deck is touching the ground which would be #1 on the scale which is the full scalping position. The deck simply can't be position below the solid surface if I understand the physics correctly.


#8

steelcat

steelcat

StarTech said:
What I am think is the OP is saying the handle won't go down past #3 with the deck on the ground. The deck handle should be at the bottom of the lift position when the deck is on the ground. And yes I mean the deck is touching the ground which would be #1 on the scale which is the full scalping position. The deck simply can't be position below the solid surface if I understand the physics correctly.
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Thanks man!
You are correct.
I will check the handle for damage.For what it is worth the mower was delivered this way and has always bugged the @#$% out of me. I have the deck off for maintenance at this time so now is a good time to try and fix it.


#9

steelcat

steelcat

I looked at the deck handle and their doesn't appear to be any obvious damage but it's hard to tell without a good one to compare it to. I may order a new one and take it from there.
Another thing I found is that the anti gouge wheels were adjusted all the way down. I am thinking that maybe the wheels were keeping the deck from lowering????
Sorry I am rambling on.


#10

StarTech

StarTech

Yes that can prevent from lowering all the way. They are never meant to on ground all the time, just in cases where you go over a rise in the lawn.

Just temporarily either remove the gauge wheels or raise to the highest holes so the deck can be placed down on the ground surface. This would tell you if there is an actual problem with the handle or not.

As for the handle rod it would be more of a twist at a bend which would not be obvious.


#11

steelcat

steelcat

I have the deck all sand blasted and ready for paint.(por15 with epoxy top coat) when complete I will install it and see what I got. The front stabilizer bar was in the wrong hole in the deck bracket. Correct me if I am wrong the bar should be installed in the top hole marked LT on the deck bracket. The more I work on this mess the more pissed off that I get at Cub Cadet. When I bought this it was supposed to be all adjusted and ready to go.
It never cut very good from day one.


#12

StarTech

StarTech

Since I don't work for CC dealer I don't how these mower are shipped in. But I can tell you a lot inexperienced workers are involved at times. It does cause problems that have to corrected as they are found.

When I first moved and opened my shop here I was hit up for jobs by people that claimed to be knowledgeable about repairs but a few tech questions quickly ruled them out.

I don't it is the LT hole or not but here is an image from the owners manual that might help.
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#13

steelcat

steelcat

On my deck bracket there are two holes the top hole is stamped Lt and the bottom hole is stamped SLT GT the cub cadet parts break down says my model uses the Lt hole.
My owners manual shows the same thing you posted.
So now I am really confused!

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#14

StarTech

StarTech

I usually go by the IPLs but either way it wouldn't hurt to try both and see which works best.


#15

steelcat

steelcat

Thanks for all your help!
I ordered a new lift handle just in case.


#16

7394

7394

Then you can set deck @ say 3 inches & tires properly inflated & on flat ground, measure the blade cutting edge tips, And adjust deck accordingly, if you want it correct..


#17

steelcat

steelcat

7394 said:
Then you can set deck @ say 3 inches & tires properly inflated & on flat ground, measure the blade cutting edge tips, And adjust deck accordingly, if you want it correct..
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Will do thanks!


#18

S

SamB

StarTech said:
What I am think is the OP is saying the handle won't go down past #3 with the deck on the ground. The deck handle should be at the bottom of the lift position when the deck is on the ground. And yes I mean the deck is touching the ground which would be #1 on the scale which is the full scalping position. The deck simply can't be position below the solid surface if I understand the physics correctly.
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You're using the wrong blade if it won't. But seriously, back during the pandemic, I was laid off from my job as a heavy truck body repair tech and my employer told me to expect call back when the truck lines got back to actually having freight to move, so laying me off was the best option for me because I'd be able to get unemployment insurance. Of course, I'd have to do job searches and one of the job listings was for a CubC repair and setup man at a local dealer. They were going to pay $7.50 an hour. You can bet they were looking to hire the best possible mechanic they could get for that wage. When one takes their equipment in to have it repaired, one may pay top dollar,$100+ an hour for the repair, but you're getting a $7.50 an hour repair. This is dealers, mind you. Go to someone who CARES.(StarTech and others)


#19

J

Johner

steelcat said:
Hello all!
I think I have deck height issue.
when I lower my deck all the way down to the ground the height indicator reads 3 and when I am cutting the height indicator reads almost all the way up.
I would like to know if this is normal. The dealership claims this is normal by design.
Any help will be greatly apreciated!
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have you checked the owners manual? Some decks are funny, found this problem on another style.
On the floor, lower deck so it to where it stops, loosen adjusting bolts, push the the depth control as far as possible ( make sure it is not jammed), should push to lowest setting, tighten adjusting bolts, should now raise to it full hight.


#20

steelcat

steelcat

SamB said:
You're using the wrong blade if it won't. But seriously, back during the pandemic, I was laid off from my job as a heavy truck body repair tech and my employer told me to expect call back when the truck lines got back to actually having freight to move, so laying me off was the best option for me because I'd be able to get unemployment insurance. Of course, I'd have to do job searches and one of the job listings was for a CubC repair and setup man at a local dealer. They were going to pay $7.50 an hour. You can bet they were looking to hire the best possible mechanic they could get for that wage. When one takes their equipment in to have it repaired, one may pay top dollar,$100+ an hour for the repair, but you're getting a $7.50 an hour repair. This is dealers, mind you. Go to someone who CARES.(StarTech and others)
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Three sets of blades from Cub Cadet and no difference.
Johner said:
have you checked the owners manual? Some decks are funny, found this problem on another style.
On the floor, lower deck so it to where it stops, loosen adjusting bolts, push the the depth control as far as possible ( make sure it is not jammed), should push to lowest setting, tighten adjusting bolts, should now raise to it full hight.
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I was thinking about doing exactly what you suggested but wasn't sure about it being the proper way to do it. I am thinking that cub cadet totally screwed it up when they assembled it.
I just shot the epoxy top coat today and will be installing the deck in a few days.
I will report back with update.


#21

7394

7394

cool


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