Cub Cadet RZT50VT - Page 24

24 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
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lubricating oil.
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING! When using the deck wash system,
never engage the deck from any position other than
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assistant or engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose 
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
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stop the engine.
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adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either end of
the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the adapter
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Turn on the water supply. 4.
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Turn off the water supply. 6.
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adapter from the nozzle.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the nozzle at 8.
the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
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accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to move the
tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a
bypass rod that will allow you to manually move the tractor short
distances.
WARNING! Do not tow the tractor, even with the
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will result from doing so.
From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the 
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on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the frame
assembly.
Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release so the rod 
flange is against the front of the frame bracket.
Repeat the above procedure to engage the other bypass rod on 4.
the other side of the tractor.
After moving the tractor, disengage both bypass rods. Lift the 5.
rod and guide the flange of the rod back through the
larger circular opening of the keyhole, then release the rod.
NOTE: The tractor will not drive with the bypass rods in the
engage position.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Deck Wash Nozzle
Figure 6-2
Pull Out Bypass
Rod Then Lower
Into Slot
Keyhole Slot
RH Transmission
Bypass Rod
Figure 6-3