Cub Cadet S6031 - Manual (Page 31)

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Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push the 3.
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 Fig. 6-5.
Turn on the water supply. 4.
From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and 5.
engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage the
PTO and stop the engine.
Turn off the water supply.
6.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to disconnect 7.
the adapter from the nozzle.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the
8.
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
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.
Front wheel 2.
Set the park brake and block both traction wheels a.
and raise the caster wheel so that the tire is an inch
off the ground.
Loosen and remove the locknut from the axle
b.
assembly and pull the axle assembly from the yoke.
The wheel and two spacer sleeves will drop free.
Slip the axle assembly through one side of the yoke,
c.
through a spacer sleeve, a wheel, the other spacer
sleeve and finally through the other side of the yoke.
Tighten the locknut on the end of the axle assembly.
d.
Lower the mower off the jack and continue mowing. e.
The wheel with the leaking tire should be inflated to 20 psi and
the wheel placed in a large bucket of water. Carefully inspect the
tire, rim and valve for escaping air bubbles which indicate a leak.
Mark each leak with a yellow marking crayon and then deflate
the tire to 8 psi and repeat the inspection. If the leaks you find
are pin hole size to 1⁄16” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the
leaks are larger than 1⁄16” diameter, the tire can be repaired. If the
tire bead is damaged, the tire can be repaired or the tire will have
to be replaced.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate all grease •
fittings and points as noted in the Lubrication Chart.
Lubricate all other pivot points with a quality lubricating oil
•
as noted in the Oil Chart.
Using the Deck Wash System
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.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive
chemicals. Complete the following steps after each mowing:
NOTE: Make certain the machine’s discharge chute is directed
away from people, children, animals, and your house, garage,
parked cars, etc.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose 1.
connected to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose where
2.
the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not objectionable to
you. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and
stop the engine.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash Nozzle
Figure 6-5