Cadet CLT-542H, Operator'S Manual

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Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
• Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
• In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
• Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
• The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
• Adjust if necessary.
SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
IMPORTANT:
The use of a pressure washer or
garden hose to clean your tractor is NOT
recommended. It may cause damage to electrical
components, spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
The use of water will result in a shortened life of the
tractor and reduce its serviceability.
Deck Wash System™ (Optional)
A hex plug can be found on your tractor’s deck surface.
This plug can be replaced with a water port to be used
as part of a separately-available deck wash system.
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings
from the deck’s underside and prevent build-up of
corrosive chemicals.
Refer to page 6 for information
regarding this and other separately-available attach-
ments & accessories for your tractor.
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.
Figure 20
IMPORTANT:
Make certain the tractor’s discharge
chute is directed away from your house, parked cars,
etc.
2. Disengage PTO, move shift lever into the neutral
position, set the parking brake, and stop engine.
3. Thread the hose coupler (packaged with this
manual) onto the end of your garden hose.
4. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your
deck’s surface. See Figure 20.
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. Engage the tractor’s PTO.
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 throughly rinse.
9. Disengage the tractor’s PTO.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor’s engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your decks surface. Repeat
step 4-11 on the opposite side of the cutting deck.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Hex Plug
Water Port (optional)
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
(optional)