Cub Cadet GT-1554 - Manual (Page 22)

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IMPORTANT: 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 nozzle adapter (packaged with Opera-
tor’s Manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Push the nozzle adapter onto the water nozzle on
one side of the deck. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
5. Turn the water on.
6. While sitting in the operator’s position on the
tractor, re-start the engine and place the throttle
lever in the FAST (rabbit) position.
7. Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON
position.
8. 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.
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 off.
11. Turn the water off. Pull upward on the release collar
of the nozzle adapter to detach the adapter from
the water nozzle on the deck.
12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
Lubrication
WARNING: Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to Engine on page 18 for instruction regarding all
engine-related lubrication.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with
a grease fitting. See Figure 20. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Figure 20
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.
Deck Wheels
Each of the tractor deck’s front gauge wheels is
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation
Deck Spindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle assembly. Every 10 hours 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.
Nozzle Adapter
Water Nozzle
Axle Grease Fitting
Rim Grease Fitting