4.Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 6-2.

Figure 6-2

5.Turn the water on.

6.While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle/choke lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.

7.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the ON position.

8.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.

9.Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) knob into the OFF position.

10.Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor’s engine off.

11.Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck’s surface.

12.Repeat steps 4 through 11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.

After cleaning your deck with the deck wash system, return to the operator’s position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.

Lubrication

WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting the tractor, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

Front Wheels

Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.

Figure 6-3

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 Wheels

Each of the tractor deck’s front gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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