Cub Cadet LTX1046 - Manual (Page 21)

Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks 3.
surface. See Fig. 6-2.
Turn the water on. 4.
While sitting in the operator’s position on the tractor, start 5.
the engine and place the throttle lever in the FAST (rabbit)
position.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the ON position.
6.
Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting deck 7.
engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing the
underside of the cutting deck to thoroughly rinse.
Move the tractor’s PTO (Blade Engage) into the OFF
8.
position.
Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
9.
tractor’s engine off.
Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
10.
water port on your deck’s surface.
Repeat steps 4-10 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
11.
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 axles and rims is equipped with a
grease fitting. See Fig. 6-3. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
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 No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor
operation.
Figure 6-2
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