Cub Cadet GTX 2154 Garden Tractor GTX 2154 Operator's Manual - Page 21

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. 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 your decks surface. See Figure 6-5. Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Steering Housing & Steering Shaft The steering housing and steering shaft should be lubricated after every 25 hour of operation. To access the lube fittings, proceed as follows: 1. Raise the tractor's hood. 2. Locate the grease fitting for the steering housing and steering shaft under the battery. See Figure 6-6. Grease Fittings Figure 6-5 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 (rabbit) position. 6. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) 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 tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF position. 9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the tractor's engine off. 10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water port on your deck's surface. 11. On models with two water ports, repeat steps 4 through 11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck. 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. Figure 6-6 3. Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease, through the grease fittings. 4. Close the tractor hood Deck Wheels Each of the tractor deck's gauge wheels is equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation. Deck Spindles Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to the spindle shaft after every 25 hours of tractor operation NOTE: On some deck models it is necessary to remove the belt covers in order to access the deck spindle grease fittings. 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. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 21