Cub Cadet RZT S 42 RZT S 42 Operator's Manual - Page 22

Cleaning the Tractor Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys. Smart Jet™ Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near enough for your garden hose to reach. CAUTION: Make certain the tractor's discharge chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. 10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck's surface. 11. 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. 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 spindles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. 1. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake and stop the engine. 2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. 3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on the left of your deck surface. See Figure 6-2. Grease Fittings Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-3 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. Tires WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. Figure 6-2 4. Turn the water on. 5. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST position. 6. Engage the PTO. 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. Disengage the PTO. 9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. 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. 22 Section 6- Maintenance & Adjustments