Cub Cadet GT 2042 Garden Tractor Operator's Manual page 21

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.
1. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the parking brake
and stop the engine.
2. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with your tractor's
Operator's Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
3. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks
surface. See Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
4. Turn the water on.
5. While sitting in the operator's position on the tractor, start
the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
6. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
7. 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.
8. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF
position.
9. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
tractor's engine off.
10. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your deck's surface.
11. On models with two water ports, repeat steps 4 through 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.
Lubrication
WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
Steering Housing & Steering Shaft
The steering housing and steering shaft should be lubricated
after every 25 hour of operation. To access the lube fittings,
proceed as follows:
1. Raise the tractor's hood.
2. Locate the grease fitting for the steering housing and
steering shaft under the battery. See Figure 6-6.
Figure 6-6
3. Using a pressure lubricating gun, apply 251H EP grease, or
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease, through
the grease fittings.
4. Close the tractor hood
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck's gauge wheels is equipped with a grease
fitting. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a
grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on each deck spindle. 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 the spindle shaft after every 25 hours of
tractor operation
NOTE: On some deck models it is necessary to remove
the belt covers in order to access the deck spindle grease
fittings.
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.
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Grease Fittings
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aintenance djuStMentS
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