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The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season;
check engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
DECK WASH SYSTEM™ (Optional)
A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used
as part of a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up 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, parked cars,
etc.
2. Disengage PTO, set the parking brake, and stop
engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this
manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
deck’s surface. See Figure 19.
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. Engage the tractor’s PTO.
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
throughly rinse.
9. Disengage the tractor’s PTO.
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 decks surface. Repeat step
4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
Figure 18
Figure 19
SECTION 9: LUBRICATION
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, move
shift lever into neutral position, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Engine
Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the
Engine Owner’s Manual packed with your unit.
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.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours
of tractor operation. See Figure 20.
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.
Deck Idler (Model GT2200 Only)
A grease fitting can be found on the pivoting idler
bracket on the deck. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every
25 hours of tractor operation. See Figure 21.
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle. After every 25 hours of tractor operation,
lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply
two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to each
spindle.
Hex Plug
Water Port (optional)
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
(optional)