Cub Cadet 48-inch Fabricated Deck service manual Maintenance Schedule

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spray paint. Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted surfaces including the pul- leys and blades. (Be careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)

d.Lubricate the mower.

e.Drain the engine oil. The engine should be warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with fresh oil.

f.Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line from the carbuetor and put the end into an approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line into the approved container. Replace the fuel line on the carburetor. Start the engine and allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil- ter.

g.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and pour approximately one ounce of oil into each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder walls. Replace the spark plugs.

h.Disconnect, clean and make sure the bat- tery is fully charged.

i.Inspect the hydraulic hoses, lines and fit- tings. Replace as necessary.

j.Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to take the weight off of the tires.

2.To Put the Mower Back in Service:

a.Check the battery. Charge if necessary.

b.Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the ignition leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh gasoline.

c.Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and the hydraulic tank.

d.Lower the mower off the block and check the tire pressure.

e.Push the mower outdoors and start the engine. Let the engine idle until it has warmed up completely (4 to 5 minutes).

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

A. Daily Checks

1.Before starting engine:

a.Check the fuel level.**

b.Check the engine oil level.**

c.Check the hydraulic oil level.

d.Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra- sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.

e.Check the tires and tire pressure. Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.

Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.

f.Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt and the hydro drive belt.

g.Check the blades. Make sure they are sharp and that the blade securing cap screws are tight.

h.Check the cutting height.

2.When ready to start the engine:

a.Check the five safety switches for proper operation.

3.After mowing:

a.Clean the mower.

b.Clean the engine air screen.

c.Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.

d.After the first five hours, Change the engine oil and engine oil filter.

B.Every 25 Hour Checks

1.Service the engine foam element air pre- cleaner.*

2.Grease the three spindle bearings.

C.Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks

1.Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under heavy duty operation.)

2.Clean or replace the engine’s paper air cleaner element.*

3.Check the battery’s electrolyte level.

4.Clean the engine cooling fins and external surfaces.*

5.After the first 50 hours, change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them every 500 hours thereafter.

6.Oil wear points. Follow the Oiling Chart.

7.Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the

Lubrication Chart.

D.Every 100 Hour Checks

1.Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours under heavy duty operation.)

2.Check the engine spark plugs.

3.BBC (PTO Clutch) air gap should not exceed 0.025”, if so, adjust as follows:

Ogura JD08, DX-11, GT-1A, GT-2, GT-2.5, adjust to 0.012" - 0.015"

Ogura GT-3, GT3.5, adjust to 0.015" - 0.022"

E.Yearly Checks

Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.

*Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions.

**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual

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Contents Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower Table of Contents Forward Models Listed in this ManualSafety Precautions General Safety OperationsGeneral When Mowing Related to FuelSafety Decals and Labels Shield Missing do not OperateSpecifications Safety Awareness when Mowing When MowingOperating Instructions To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Figure Fuel Shutoff Valve Initial Adjustments Check the fluid levels and tiresOrientation Zero Turn Break-In And Operating ProceduresLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section Initial OperationStart the Engine Parking the Mower Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Removing the Mower DeckChanging a Blade Changing the Blade Drive BeltsHydraulic Oil Changing the Spindle AssemblyStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Adding Hydraulic Oil use SAE20WElectrical Circuit Battery RemovalInstalling the Battery Specific Gravity Freezing Temp FPage Tires Inflation PressureHydraulic System BrakesHydraulic Oil Tank and Filter Storage Maintenance Schedule OIL Chart If Mower is so equippedHigh Speed Tracking Adjustment Enginge RPM Check and AdjustmentDeck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Wiring Diagram MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty Turf Equipment

48-inch Fabricated Deck specifications

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