Cub Cadet XT1 Series Manual Del Operador página 23

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.
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, 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 6-2.
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. Move the tractor's PTO into the engaged (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 into the disengaged (OFF) position.
9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP
tractor's engine off.
10.
11.
Lubrication
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease
fitting. See Figure 6-3 for the location of the grease fitting on the
axles and Figure 6-4 for the location of the grease fitting on the
rims. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a
grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
position to turn the
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface.
NOTE: On 50" and 54" decks there are two water ports; one
on each side of the 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.
WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage the PTO, set the
parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key
to prevent unintended starting.
Figure 6-3
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