Cleaning The Tractor - Cub Cadet LTX1050KW Operator's Manual

Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked and fluid can not be added.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
i_ CAUTION:
If removing the battery for cleaning,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by
the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires
are connected to the correct terminals; reversing
them could result in serious damage to your
engine's alternating system.
Cleaning the Tractor
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other
part of the machine, especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as
part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet to rinse grass clippings from the deck's
underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
Complete the following steps AFTER EACH MOWING:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn, near
enough for your garden hose to reach.
CAUTION:
Make certain the tractor's discharge
chute is directed AWAY from your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake
and stop the engine.
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 Fig. 6-3.
5. Turn the water on.
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8.
While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start
the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
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.
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Figure 6-3
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 offl
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface.
12. Repeat step 2 through step 11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
After cleaning your deck with the Smart Jet system, return to the
operator's position and engage the PTO. Keep the cutting deck
running for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the underside
of the cutting deck to thoroughly dry.
SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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