Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 21

• Move the tractor to an area within reach of the
hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is
not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.
• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and
push the adapter onto one of the deck wash
nozzles at either end of the mower deck. Release
the lock collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle.
See Figure 5-2.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 5-2
• Turn on the water supply.
• 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 and pull back the lock
collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect the
adapter from the nozzle.
• Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck
using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Periodically remove the belt covers and remove any
accumulated grass clippings from around the spindle
pulleys and the deck belt.
TIRES
Keep the pneumatic tires properly inflated. Over-
inflation will cause operator discomfort. Under-inflation
will cause short tire life.
Improperly inflated tires will also affect the leveling of
the mower deck and quality of cut.
Inflate the front and rear tires as shown in the following
table:
Tire SizePounds per Square Inch
Front Tires
16 x 6.5–8
Rear Tires
23 x 9.5–12
Always ensure that the tire valve caps are in place and
tightened securely to prevent loss of air and to protect
the valve core and stem.
Do not overload the tractor tires by mounting
equipment on the tractor which exceeds the load
capacity of the size of the tires on the tractor.
Pull Lock
Collar Back
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OFF SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days,
recommended:
WARNING: Never store the tractor with
fuel in the tank indoors or in poorly
ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes
may reach an open flame, spark or pilot
light as on a furnace, water heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
IMPORTANT: Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm
weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting
problems.
WARNING: When adjusting the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharp blades.
To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the
engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction
of the engine, the fuel system must be either
completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated
with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration.
1. If using a fuel stabilizer:
a. Read the product manufacturer's instructions
and recommendations.
b. Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct
amount of stabilizer for the capacity of the fuel
system.
c. Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the
engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel
into the carburetor.
2. If emptying the fuel system:
WARNING: Do not drain fuel when the
engine is hot. Allow the engine adequate
time to cool. Drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors, away from open
flame.
a. Drain any large volume of fuel from the tank by
disconnecting the fuel line from the in-line fuel
filter near the engine.
b. Reconnect the fuel line and run the engine
until it starts to falter, then use the choke to
keep the engine running until all fuel in the
carburetor has been exhausted.
c. Again disconnect the fuel line and drain any
remaining gasoline from the system.
3. Remove the spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through the spark plug hole into the
cylinder. Crank the engine several times to
distribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.
4. Clean the engine and the entire tractor thoroughly.
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the following procedures are