Cub Cadet ZTS1 50 Operation Manual - Page 21
Post-Operation Tractor Care, Cleaning the Underside of the Deck
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PRODUCT CARE Before Each Use After Every First 5 10 Hours Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Every 200 Hours Prior to Storing See Engine Manual Check Belts & Pulleys for Damage/Wear Check That All Hardware is in Place & Secure Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque (Tighten to 325-450 in-lbs (37-50 N-m)) P Check Blade Mount Nut Torque (Tighten to 70-90 ft-lbs (95-122 N-m)) P Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap Engine Break-In Oil Change P Change Engine Oil Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings) P Check Spark Arrestor P Replace Oil Filter Clean or Change Air Filter Replace Fuel Filter Have Valve Lash Checked & Adjusted* * -- Have this item performed by an authorized service dealer NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. Post-Operation Tractor Care After each operation of the tractor, to ensure safe operating conditions refer to Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual for proper tractor care. P P P PP P P P P PP P PP P PP P PP P PP P P P P P # -- Perform more often in dry conditions and/or when mulching 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. Disengage the PTO, engage the park brake and stop the engine. 3. Pull back the lock collar (a) of the nozzle adapter (b) and push the nozzle adapter onto the deck wash nozzle (c). Release the lock collar to lock the nozzle adapter on the deck wash nozzle. See Figure 20. WARNING Failure to follow these recommendations may result in serious injury to yourself or others and may cause damage to the tractor. Cleaning the Underside of the Deck DECK WASH SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your tractor's deck may be equipped with a water port on its surface as part of its deck wash system. Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from the deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING: 21 (b) (a) (c) Figure 20