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20 Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
3. Attach garden hose with the deck wash nozzle to the water
port on your deck’s surface. See Figure 6-3.
Figure 6-3
4. Turn the water ON.
5. Start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST
(rabbit) position.
6. While in the operator’s position behind the mower, move
the blade control into the ON position.
7. 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 blade control into the OFF position.
9. Turn the ignition key (for electric start models) to the STOP
position to turn the mower’s engine OFF.
10. Turn the water OFF and detach the deck wash nozzle from
the water port on your deck’s surface.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, start the
mower’s engine, return to the operator’s position and engage
the blades. 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, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key (if equipped) to prevent
unintended starting.
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage
at least once a season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a
season. Lubricate the axles and rim hubs well with an all-purpose
grease before reinstalling them.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and casters is equipped with a
grease fitting. See Figure 6-4. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-
purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
mower operation or once a season.
Figure 6-4