Lubrication Guide

—Before Each Use

1.Engine filler cap and dipstick

Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if the oil level is below the “LOW” mark on the dipstick.

2. Transmission oil level	Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to the “FULL”
and fill port	mark on the dipstick.
	NOTE: The transmission oil level and fill port services the following:

1.Rear axle

2.Hydrostatic transmission

—After Every 10 Hours of Operation

3.	Steering knuckles (2)	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
	(both sides)	apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
4.	Transmission oil filter	NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
		replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission
		oil filter after 50 hours and every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
5.	Front axle pivot bolt	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
		apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.

6.Foot and lift control pivot points

Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.

7.	Deck spindles	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
		apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
8.	Spindle belt idler arm	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
		apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.

—After Every 30 Hours of Operation

9.	Front wheel bearings	Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or an
		equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
10.	Steering gear	Every 30 hours or three times a season, use 251H EP grease or an equivalent
	housing (2)	No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Apply two strokes with lubricator.

—After Every 50 Hours of Operation

11.	Transmission oil filter	NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
		replace with a new filter. Refer to “MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission
		oil filter every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
12.	Deck front gauge	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
	wheels	apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt
13.	Deck front castor	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
	brackets	apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt
14.	Deck double pulley	Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
		apply sufficient grease to maintain lubrication.

—After Every 100 Hours of Operation

15.	Transmission oil filter	Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer to
		“MAINTENANCE.”
16.	Engine oil drain valve	While the engine oil is warm, open the drain valve and remove the oil filter, and
	and oil filter	drain all of the oil from the crankcase. Close the drain valve. Refer to
		“MAINTENANCE,” “FILLING THE CRANKCASE” and “OIL FILTER” for

proper oil filling procedure. Refer to “LUBRICATION TABLE” for the proper quantity and viscosity to use.

NOTE

Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the specific piece of optional equipment.

2206 specifications

The Cub Cadet 2206 is a versatile and robust lawn tractor designed for residential lawn care enthusiasts. It represents the perfect blend of power, precision, and convenience, making it an essential tool for maintaining a pristine landscape.

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Cub Cadet 2206 manual Lubrication Guide

Models: 2206