Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet Z-Force LZ Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Check Engine Intake Screen/Cover
Clean Transmission Cooling Slots
Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Wheels
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
Lube Front Deck Wheels
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.
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Engine Manual for all engine maintenance intervals,
procedures, specifications and instructions.
Lubrication
• Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor
wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10
hours of service.
• Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality
lubricating oil.
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.
Cleaning the Transmission Cooling Slots
Keep both sides of transmission cooling slots on the frame between
the engine and the seat box clear of grass clippings and leaves.
WARNING!
If the engine has been recently run, the
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
Before Every
Each use 10 Hours 25 Hours
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Using the Deck Wash System
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 to you. Disengage
the PTO, engage the parking brake and stop the engine.
3. 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 6-1.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Every Every Every
50 Hours 100 Hours
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WARNING!
When using the deck wash system, never
engage the deck from any position other than the
operator's seat of the tractor. Do not use an assistant or
engage deck in the presence of any bystanders.
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Figure 6-1
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Prior
to Storing
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