Cleaning The Spindle Pulleys; Using The Transmission Bypass Rods - Craftsman Z6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

3. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the adapter onto the
deck wash nozzle at the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar
to lock the adapter on the nozzle. Refer to Figure 23.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
4. Turn on the water supply.
5. From the riding mower 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.

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.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 23

Using the Transmission Bypass Rods

If for any reason the riding mower will not drive or you wish to move the riding
mower, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass rod that will
allow you to manually move the riding mower short distances.
Do not tow the riding mower, even with the bypass rod engaged. Serious
transmission damage will result from doing so.
1. Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the riding mower. See Figure 24.
2. Engage the bypass rods by pulling each one out (a) and to the right (b) to
lock it into place. See Figure 24.
3. Disengage the bypass rods by reversing steps a & b after moving the tractor.
See Figure 24.
NOTE: The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod is
pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the riding
mower.
Never attempt to move the riding mower manually without first opening
the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage to the
riding mower's transmission.
23
CAUTION
a
b
Figure 24
CAUTION