Cub Cadet Zero Turn ZTS2 Operator's Manual page 21

Check Belts & Pulleys for Damage/Wear
Check That All Hardware is in
Place & Secure
Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque
(Tighten to 325-450 in-lbs (37-50 N-m))
Check Blade Mount Nut Torque
(Tighten to 70-90 ft-lbs (95-122 N-m))
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
Engine Break-In Oil Change
Change Engine Oil
Check Fuel System
(Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
Check Spark Arrestor
Replace Oil Filter
Clean or Change Air Filter
Replace Fuel Filter
Have Valve Lash Checked & Adjusted*
* -- Have this item performed by an authorized service dealer
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Post-Operation Tractor Care
After each operation of the tractor, to ensure safe operating
conditions refer to Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual for
proper tractor care.
Failure to follow these recommendations may result
in serious injury to yourself or others and may cause
damage to the tractor.
Cleaning the Underside of the Deck
DECK WASH SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
Your tractor's deck may be equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the deck wash system to rinse grass clippings from the
deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
PRODUCT CARE
Before
Each
Use
WARNING
After Every Every
First 5 10 25
Hours Hours Hours
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# -- Perform more often in dry conditions and/or when mulching
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. Disengage
the PTO, engage the park brake and stop the engine.
3. Pull back the lock collar (a) of the nozzle adapter (b) and push
the nozzle adapter onto the deck wash nozzle (c). Release the
lock collar to lock the nozzle adapter on the deck wash nozzle.
See Figure 20.
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Every Every Every
50 100 200
Hours Hours Hours
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(b)
(a)
(c)
Figure 20
See
Prior to
Engine
Storing
Manual
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