19se 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
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.
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.
While sitting in the seat, grasp the seat adjustment lever 1.
on the left side of the seat and pull it upward to disengage
from the seat index plate. See Fig. 6-4.
Slide the seat to the desired position. See Fig. 6-4.2.
Once the desired position is reached, release the seat lever. 3.
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.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 6-3
Figure 6-4
