Cub Cadet i1050 - Manual (Page 18)

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Cleaning Steering Gears
Once a year, or if a tight spot is experienced when turning
the steering wheel, remove the steering gear cover on
each end of the pivot bar and clean the two steering gears.
From beneath the cover base plate on each end of the
pivot bar, remove the three hex screws securing the
steering gear cover. Remove the covers and clean the
gears. It is not necessary to lubricate the gears. Refer to
Figure 6-2.
Insert the tab of the LH steering gear cover into the
square hole in the LH base plate, position the cover, and
secure with the three hex screws. Do not over tighten.
Repeat to install the cover on the RH side.
Lubricate 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.
Lubricate Deck Spindles and Idler Bracket
Lubricate the deck spindles and idler bracket with Cub
Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10 hours of operation.
The deck spindle lube fittings are in the spindle housings,
and can only be accessed from the underside of the deck.
Lubricate the idler bracket through the lube fitting in the
top of the shoulder bolt. Use a pressure grease gun to
lubricate the spindles and idler bracket.
Lubricate 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.
Lubricate 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.
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of
tire. Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi.
Do not overinflate.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT: Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
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 ac-
cumulated 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.
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Using Deck Wash System™
Use the Deck Wash System™ to rinse grass clippings from
the deck’s underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive
chemicals. Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a water
nozzle on the left end of the deck.
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 6-3.
Figure 6-3
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 posi-
tion. 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 discon-
nect 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.
46" Deck Shown
Nozzle
Adapter
Deck Wash
Nozzle
Adapter
Lock Collar