Cub Cadet 53AJ8CT6050 service manual Maintenance Schedule

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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. Use Shell Rimula 15W40 or equivalent.

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.

E.Every 500 Hour Checks

1.Change the hydraulic oil and the hydraulic oil filter

F.Yearly Checks

1.Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.

2.Check the air gap on the blade brake clutch (PTO Clutch) and if it exceeds 0.025” adjust to 0.015” - 0.022”.

Engine coolant: Use only Shell Dex-cool, extended life anti-freeze diluted with water to create a 50:50 mixture.

Hydraulic fluid: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil.

Engine Oil: Use Shell Rimula 15W40 oil.

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 corro- sion 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-colored multi- purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubri- cation and corrosion protection.

*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 Safety Precautions General Safety OperationsGeneral Related to Fuel When MowingRelated to Batteries Operator Protection System -Foldable TowingSuspension Seat Shield Missing do not Operate Safety Decals and LabelsSpecifications Operating Instructions When MowingTo Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- tern Safety Awareness when MowingSteering Levers Check the fluid levels and tires Initial AdjustmentsLubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- nance section Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro- ceduresOrientation Initial OperationPage Start the Engine Mower Cutting BladesParking the Mower Cleaning your Deck Maintenance ServiceMower Deck Removing the Mower DeckSharpening a Blade Changing a BladeStop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch Changing the Spindle AssemblyHydraulic Oil Adding Hydraulic Oil use Rimula SAE15W40Installing the Battery Battery RemovalElectrical Circuit Specific Gravity Freezing Temp FInflation Pressure TiresBypass Valve Left Side Pump BrakesHydraulic Oil Tank and Filter ScrewStorage To Put the Mower Back in ServiceMaintenance Schedule OIL Chart Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment High Speed Tracking AdjustmentDeck Center Anti-Scalp Roller Settings Deck Corner Ball Wheel Roller SettingsLap Bar Adjustment Deck leveling Procedure Wiring Diagram Reconfigurable Mower Gaugeslope This Page Intentionally Left Blank This Page Intentionally Left Blank Page U.S.A Canada

53AJ8CT6050 specifications

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