3.If there is no side play, lower the tractor to the ground and have the steering linkage inspected by you Cub Cadet dealer. If there is side play, tighten the pivot bar as follows:
•Support the pivot bar, then remove the hex lock nuts securing the two shoulder bolts that pass through the pivot bar bracket, the pivot bar, and frame. Refer to Figure 20.
•Slide a half inch flat washer, with a maximum thich- ness of .030 inch, onto each shoulder bolt. Reinstall the sholder bolts w/washers and fasten with the two hex lock nuts.
•Gradually and evenly tighten the hex lock nut while continuing to check the forward/rearward move- ment of the pivot bar. Tighten the lock nuts until minimum play, without binding the pivot bar’s up and down movement, is achieved.
Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate the front wheel bearings with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 25 hours of operation. The lube fittings are located in the rim hub inside each front wheel.
Deck Wash System™
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with water nozzles on its surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. 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.
IMPORTANT: 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 Figure 21.
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Maintaining Your Tractor
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Deck Spindles
Lubricate the deck spindle with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of operation.
46" Deck Shown
instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
•The deck spindle lube fittings are in the spindle hous- ings, and can only be accessed from the underside of the deck. Use a pressure grease gun to lubricate the spindles.
•50" Deck ONLY - Lubricate the deck idler bracket every 10 hours of operation. The idler bracket lube fitting is in the shoulder bolt that secures the bracket to the deck.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil.
Deck Wash 
Nozzle
Nozzle 
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this man- ual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an
Cleaning the Tractor and Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the deck pulleys or any other part of the machine.
Periodically remove the belt covers and remove any accumulated grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys and the deck belt.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
Figure 21
5.Turn the water on.
6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor,
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.
10.Repeat the previous steps 4 thru 9 to clean the deck using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.
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