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20 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Lubricate Deck Spindles and Idler Bracket
Lubricate the deck spindles and idler bracket with Cub Cadet
251H EP grease after every 10 hours of operation.
The deck spindle lube fittings are in the spindle housings, and
can only be accessed from the underside of the deck. Lubricate
the idler bracket through the lube fitting in the top of the
shoulder bolt. Use a pressure grease gun to lubricate the spindles
and idler bracket.
Lubricate 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.
Lubricate Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose
grease before re-installing them.
Tires
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of tire. Refer to the
tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires •
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires•
NOTE: Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
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.
NOTE: 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.
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:
Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near 1.
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.
Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake, 2.
and stop the engine.
Thread the nozzle adapter (packaged with your tractor’s 3.
Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the 4.
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.
Turn the water on.5.
While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, 6.
re-start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON 7.
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.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF 8.
position. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor’s engine off.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect 9.
the adapter from the nozzle.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 6-3