Cub Cadet i1050 - Manual (Page 23)

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3. If there is no side play, lower the tractor to the ground
and have the steering linkage inspected by you Cub
Cadet dealer. If there is side play, tighten the pivot bar
as follows:
• Support the pivot bar, then remove the hex lock
nuts securing the two shoulder bolts that pass
through the pivot bar bracket, the pivot bar, and
frame. Refer to Figure 20.
• Slide a half inch flat washer, with a maximum thich-
ness of .030 inch, onto each shoulder bolt. Reinstall
the sholder bolts w/washers and fasten with the two
hex lock nuts.
• Gradually and evenly tighten the hex lock nut while
continuing to check the forward/rearward move-
ment of the pivot bar. Tighten the lock nuts until
minimum play, without binding the pivot bar’s up
and down movement, is achieved.
Lubrication
Front Wheel Bearings
Lubricate the front wheel bearings with Cub Cadet 251H
EP grease after every 25 hours of operation. The lube
fittings are located in the rim hub inside each front wheel.
Deck Spindles
Lubricate the deck spindle with Cub Cadet 251H EP
grease after every 10 hours of operation.
• The deck spindle lube fittings are in the spindle hous-
ings, and can only be accessed from the underside of
the deck. Use a pressure grease gun to lubricate the
spindles.
• 50" Deck ONLY - Lubricate the deck idler bracket
every 10 hours of operation. The idler bracket lube
fitting is in the shoulder bolt that secures the bracket
to the deck.
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.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once
a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an
all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Cleaning the Tractor and Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off
promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the
deck pulleys or any other part of the machine.
Periodically remove the belt covers and remove any
accumulated grass clippings from around the spindle
pulleys and the deck belt.
IMPORTANT: The use of a pressure washer to clean your
tractor is NOT recommended. It may cause damage to
electrical components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the
engine.
Deck Wash System™
Your tractor’s deck is equipped with water nozzles on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
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:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough to a water sillcock (spigot) for your
garden hose to reach.
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 your
tractor’s Operator’s Manual) onto the end of your
garden hose.
4. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and
push the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the
left end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar
to lock the adapter on the nozzle. See Figure 21.
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. 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. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position
to turn the tractor’s engine off.
9. Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
10. Repeat the previous steps 4 thru 9 to clean the deck
using the nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Maintaining
Your Tractor
Figure 1
46" Deck Shown
Nozzle
Adapter
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Adapter
Lock Collar