Cub Cadet 22HP Z-Force 48 Every 25 Hour Checks, Every 50 Hour Checks, Every 100 Hour Checks

c.lubricate the wear points. Follow the Lubri- cation 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 cleaner.*

2.Grease the three spindle bearings.

C.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, if equipped with fill caps.

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

5.Lubricate wear points. Follow the Oil Chart.

6.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.

*Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty conditions.

**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual

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OIL CHART

Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.

Number of Oil Points Description

DAILY
4	Deck Suspension Pivots
4	Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2	Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2	Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2	Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2	Transport Handle Pivots
1	Transport Handle Pin
2	Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
1	Seat Hinge
2	Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2	Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
2	Pump Control Lever Pivots
2	Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
	(If Mower is so equipped)

LUBRICATION CHART

Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease

No. of Grease Fittings Description

EVERY 25 HOURS
3	Blade Spindle Bearings
WEEKLY
2	Front Caster Wheels
2	Front Caster Wheel Spindles
4	Mowing Deck Pivots
2	Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
2	Mower Deck Ball Wheels

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