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3.
Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your
tractor's Operator's Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
4.
Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
decks surface. See Figure 13.
Hose Coupler
Water Port
Figure 13
5.
Turn the water on.
6.
While sitting in the operator's position on the
tractor, start the engine and place the throttle lever
in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7.
Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position.
8.
Remain in the operator's
position with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
thoroughly rinse.
9.
Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the
OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor's engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your deck's surface.
12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
Lubrication
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting,
always
disengage
PTO,
set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the separate engine Owner's Manual packed
with your unit for instruction regarding all engine-related
lubrication.
Pivot Points& Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season
with light oil.
DeckSpindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle. After every 25 hours of tractor operation,
lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2
multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a grease gun,
apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to
each spindle.
FrontWheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with
a grease fitting. See Figure 14. Lubricate with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
RimGrease Fitting
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Figure 14
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