Cub Cadet Z-Force SZ Operator's Manual page 10

Cleaning & Lubricating 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.
Every 25 hours, lubricate the deck spindles. Locate the spindle
lube fitting and using a grease gun, lubricate the spindles. The
spindle holds 2.3 ounces of grease. See Figure 3-2.
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING!
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.
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 to you. Disengage
the PTO, engage the parking brake and stop the engine.
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3. 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 3-3.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Figure 3-3
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. 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.
6. Turn off the water supply.
7. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect
the adapter from the nozzle.
8. Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Tires
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 it inspected and serviced by a qualified tire
mechanic.
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle