Cub Cadet Z-Force SX 60 Operation Manual - Page 23
Cleaning & Lubricating the Spindle Pulleys, Using the Deck Wash System, Tires
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Cleaning & Lubricating the Spindle Pulleys 3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys on the nozzle. See Figure 6-4. and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass. Every 25 hours, lubricate the deck spindles. Locate the spindle lube fitting and using a grease gun, lubricate the spindles. The spindle holds 2.3 ounces of grease. See Figure 6-3. Nozzle Adapter Adapter Lock Collar Pull Lock Collar Back Deck Wash Nozzle Figure 6-3 Using the Deck Wash System WARNING! When using the deck wash system, never engage the deck from any position other than the operator's seat of the tractor. Do not use an assistant or engage deck in the presence of any bystanders. 1. Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply. 2. Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is acceptable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake and stop the engine. Figure 6-4 4. Turn on the water supply. 5. From the tractor operator's seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the PTO and stop the engine. 6. Turn off the water supply. 7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the adapter from the nozzle. 8. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the nozzle at the other end of the deck. Tires Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten the tire service life. See the tire side wall for proper inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines: • Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. • Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have it inspected and serviced by a qualified tire mechanic. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 23