Cub Cadet 18M Operator's Manual page 15

Deck Wash (If Equipped)
Your mower's deck may be equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck's
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Push the mower to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION:
Make certain the mower's discharge
chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your mower'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. 6-2.
Figure 6-2
4. Turn the water on.
5. Start the engine as as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit.
6. Run the engine for a minimum of two minutes, allowing
the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
7. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
8. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface.
IMPORTANT : After cleaning your deck, restart the mower. Keep
the engine and blade running for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on
either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-3.
2. Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace
with new flap in the opposite order and manner of
removal.
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Figure 6-3
Adjustments
Drive Cable
Your unit is equipped with an adjustable drive cable to adjust
the tension on the drive cable. You will need to adjust the drive
cable if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower's wheels hesitate with the drive control
engaged. If either of these conditions occur, rotate adjuster
barrel - making it longer will give more drive and shortening it
will give less. This will also increase or decrease the force required
to engage the drive control. See Fig. 6-4.
Figure 6-4
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