Battery Maintenance; Tire Maintenance - Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual

• If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
• NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips
to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can
cause sparks.
• Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches,
lighters) away from the battery. The gas generated
during charging can be combustible.
• As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a
well ventilated area.
• Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
• Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Battery Maintenance

• The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed
at the factory. However, even a "maintenance free"
battery requires some maintenance to ensure its proper
life cycle.
• Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery
terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosion.
• Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak
electrolyte when tipped.
WARNING!: Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
may emit explosive gases. Use extreme caution
when handling batteries. Keep batteries out of
the reach of children.

Tire Maintenance

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 a qualified tire mechanic inspect
and service the tire.
Lubrication
• Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front
castor wheel axles and the front pivot axle with Cub
Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of service.
• Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a
quality lubricating oil.
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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.
• Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose
connected to a water supply.
• Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose
where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not
objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and stop the engine.
• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push
the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either
end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock
the adapter on the nozzle. See Figure 6-2.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Figure 6-3
• Turn on the water supply.
• 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.
• Turn off the water supply.
• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
• Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle
pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall,
dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to
move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are
equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually
move the tractor short distances.
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle