Cub Cadet Z-Force S 48 Operator's Manual page 22

Cleaning the Tractor
Any 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:
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 Fig. 6-3.
Nozzle Adapter
Adapter Lock Collar
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.
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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. Repeat step 4-10 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.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel spindles and rims is equipped with a
grease fitting. See Fig. 6-4. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
Grease
Fittings
Figure 6-4
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.