Using Deck Wash System™

Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water nozzle on the left end of the deck.

Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:

1.Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your garden hose to reach.

NOTE: Make certain the tractor’s discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc.

2.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake, and stop the engine.

3.Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.

4.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle. See Fig. 6-3.

Nozzle

Adapter

Adapter

Pull Lock

Lock Collar

Collar Back

Deck Wash

Nozzle

Figure 6-3

5.Turn the water on.

6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST

(rabbit) position.

7.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.

8.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

9.Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.

Adjustments

WARNING! Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the operator’s manual. Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before performing any adjustments, repairs or maintenance.

Steering and Transmission Linkage

The steering tie rod and drag links and the related transmission linkage are set at the factory and should not require further adjustment. Because of the complex adjustment procedure, the steering and transmission linkage should only be serviced or adjusted by a qualified mechanic. If you experience problems with steering, or with the hydro drive transmissions, contact your nearest Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

Adjusting the Seat

WARNING! After adjusting the seat or before driving the tractor, make sure that the seat adjustment lever is engaged in the seat index plate and that the seat will not move. Do not adjust the seat while the tractor is being driven. Adjusting the seat while the tractor is moving could cause the operator to lose control of the tractor.

1.While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment lever on the left side of the seat and pull it upward to disengage from the seat index plate. See Fig. 6-4.

Figure 6-4

2.Slide the seat to the desired position. See Fig. 6-4.

3.Once the desired position is reached, release the seat lever. Slide the seat slightly fore and aft as necessary to engage the seat lever into one of the eight adjustment positions in the index plate. Make certain the seat is locked in position.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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