Cleaningthe Tractor; Removing Thetractor Fromstorage; Smart Jet - Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual

b. Using a fuel s tabilizer:
Read t heproduct manufacturer's instructions
and recommendations.
Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct
amount of stabilizer for the ca pacity
(approximately 3 gallons) of the fuel system.
Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the carburetor.
Emptying the fuel system:
Prior to putting the tractor in storage, monitor
fuel consumption with the goal of running
the fuel tank empty.
Run the engine until it begins to stall. Use the
choke to keep the engine running until all fuel
in the carburetor has been exhausted.
Referring to the engine manual, drain the fuel
from the carburetor bowl.
3. Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly.
4. Fully charge the battery, then disconnect the negative
cable at the battery to prevent possible discharge.
Recharge the battery periodically when in storage.
NOTE: Remove the battery if exposed to prolonged periods
of sub-freezing temperatures. Store in a cool, dry location
where temperatures are above freezing.
5. Lubricate all lubrication points.
NOTE: Usea pressure washer or garden hose is not
recommended to clean your tractor. They may cause
damage to electrical components, spindles, pulleys,
bearings or the engine. The use of water will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
Removing TheTractor FromStorage
1. Check the engine oil.
2. Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the
recommended pressure.
3. If drained before storing, fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh
gasoline.
4. Add clean, fresh fuel.
5. Start the engine and allow to idle for a few minutes to
ensure engine is operating properly.
6. Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the
tractor systems are functioning properly.
Cleaningthe 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, especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet
TM
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as
part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet
TM
to rinse grass clippings from the deck's
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
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 Fig. 6-1.
f
Nozzle Ada
Adapter
Deck Wash Nozzle
Figure 6-1
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. Repeat step 4-10 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet
TM
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.
SECTION 6-- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS