Use and Care Manual

Section 6— Maintenance & adjuStMentS
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Lubrication
WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, 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 grease
fittings. See Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Grease
Fittings
Figure 6-3
Steering Supports
Under the frame of the tractor there are two grease fittings for the
steering supports. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
See Figure 6-4.
Grease
Fitting
Figure 6-4
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of
your deck 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 in the FAST position.
7. Engage the 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 thoroughly rinse.
9. Disengage the 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 deck’s surface.
12. After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet™ 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.
Tires
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended
or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could
cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.