Cub Cadet G 1236 service manual General Recommendations, Engine Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

WARNING: Never let children or untrained people operate or service the mower.

•Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance on the mower.

•The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the equipment as instructed in this manual.

•Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.

•Periodically check all fasteners and make sure they are tight.

WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance or adjustments.

Engine Oil: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or any 10W30 or 15W40 oil rated SJ or higher.

Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been formulated for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.

General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recom- mended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-coloredmulti-pur- pose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechani- cal stability, has been formulated for high load, low- speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.

LUBRICATION (See Figures 9, 10 & 11)

Daily

•Cutter Blade Spindle Bearings- There are two grease positions. See Figure 9 item A.

•Caster Wheel Bearing- There are two grease positions. See Figure 9 item B.

•Caster Wheel Pivot Shafts- There are two grease positions. See Figure 9 item C.

•Deck Idler Pulley Pivot Arms- There is one grease position. See Figure 9 item D.

Every 40 Hours

•Drive Wheel Bearings- There are two grease positions. See Figure 10 item E.

•Brake Lever Pivots- There are two grease positions. See Figure 10 item F.

•Blade Clutch Bellcrank Pivot- There is one grease position. See Figure 11 item G.

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•Transmission-Jackshaft Couplers- There are two grease positions. See Figure 11 item H

Figure 9

Figure 10

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View looking from the front

Figure 11

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

For detailed maintenance instructions for the engine on your mower, see the separate engine manual packed with your mower.