Cub Cadet Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Professional Turf Equipment G. Storage

tion the mower moves — to the front or the rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer- ing levers in the opened-out neutral position and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine, take the key from the ignition switch and pivot the seat forward. If the mower creeps to the right, you will adjust the linkage on the left side of the mower and vice-versa. Remove the cap screw and lock washer that secure the linkage control arm rod end bearing to the control lever pivot. Loosen the jam nut which prevents the rod end bearing from turning. If the mower creeps forward, thread the rod end bearing one-half turn clockwise into the link- age control arm. If the mower creeps back- ward, thread the rod end bearing one half turn counterclockwise out of the linkage control arm. Then tighten the jam nut and reconnect the rod end bearing to the control lever pivot by replacing the cap screw and lock washer.

After adjusting the steering linkage, swing the seat back to its normal position and place the steering lever on the side you adjusted up to the operating position. If you feel a slight push forward or a slight pull backward from the neutral position you must adjust the lever return assembly. To do this, swing the steering lever back out to the neutral position, pivot the seat forward and loosen the jam nut on the lever return rod where it is threaded into the hex-shaped end of the lever return bolt. If the steering lever was pushed forward, turn the hex-shaped lever return bolt clockwise one- half turn off of the lever return rod. If the steer- ing lever was pulled back, turn the hex shaped lever return bolt counterclockwise one-half turn onto the lever return rod. Then tighten the jam nut, pivot the seat back into the operating position and start the mower to check that your adjustments were made correctly.

G.Storage

1.General: If your mower will not be in service for a few months, it should be stored in a dry location that is not subject to drastic changes in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenance procedures should be per- formed.

a.Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned.

b.Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed.

c.Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches with the appropriate touch-up spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on

any unpainted surfaces including the pul- leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)

d.Lubricate the mower.

e.Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.

f.Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end into an approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container. Replace the fuel line on the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil- ter.

g.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. Replace the spark plugs.

h.Disconnect, clean and make sure the bat- tery is fully charged.

i.Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit- tings. Replace as necessary.

j.Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires.

2.To Put the Mower Back in Service:

a.Check the battery. Charge if necessary.

b.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

c.Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic tank.

d.Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure.

e.Push the mower outdoors and start the engine. Let the engine idle until it has warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).

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