Cub Cadet GT 2542 Operator's Manual page 41

• 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.
Periodically remove the belt covers and remove any
accumulated grass clippings from around the deck
pulleys.
BLADE CARE
WARNING:
maintenance, place the PTO switch in the
"OFF" position, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position and remove the key from the
switch to avoid accidental starting and
injury. When servicing the mower deck,
be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
IMPORTANT: Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades
evenly so that the blades remain balanced and the
same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharp-
ened many times, or if any metal separation is present,
it is recommended that new blades be installed. New
blades are available at your authorized dealer.
When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to
hold the hex head of the spindle bolt when loosening
the hex flange nut securing the blade. A block of wood
may be placed between the deck housing and the
cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the
hex nut securing the blade (Refer to Figure 55).
HEX FLANGE NUT
SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
Figure 55
Before performing
WOOD BLOCK
Use a 1-1/8" wrench to remove the hex flange nut that
secures the blade to the spindle assembly.
After replacing the blades, apply grease to the
exposed threads at the bottom of the spindle bolts to
prevent rust buildup.
When replacing the blades, be sure they are installed so
that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the top of
the deck housing. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110 ft-lbs.
(122 to 149 N·m).
LUBRICATION
any
After every 10 hours of operation and/or before putting
the deck into winter storage, lubricate the spindle as-
semblies and the spindle belt idler arm with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease. Excess grease will be expelled from the invert-
ed upper seals of the spindle assemblies. Listen for
the muffled crackling noise of grease being expelled
through the seal to indicate the spindle assembly is ful-
ly greased. Refer to Figure 56.
Every 50 hours, or twice yearly, lubricate the double
pulley with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease. Do not over lubricate.
Refer to Figure 56.
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1. Spindle Belt Cover
2. Flange Lock Nuts
3. Idler Arm Lever
4. Stop Bracket
5. Front Ball Wheels
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6. Spindle Assembly
Grease Fittings
7. Idler Arm
Grease Fitting
8. Double Pulley
Figure 56
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