SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

The service life and reliability of any machine depends upon the care it is given. Proper lubrication and maintenance is a vital part of that care. Using the Lubrication and Maintenance Chart as a guide, moni- tor the hourmeter on the instrument panel to ensure the required maintenance procedures are performed. The maintenance schedule reflects the minimal requirements to maintain the equipment. More fre- quent inspections and maintenance is preferable.

Make certain that all lubrication fittings are installed and functioning. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lube fittings to prevent foreign materials from entering as the new grease is applied. Use a

pressure lubricating gun to force in new grease. Apply pressure until clean grease emerges from the lubrication point.

Miscellaneous working parts not provided with lubrication fittings should be oiled regularly with a good grade of lubricating oil.

Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it. Worn parts can be expensive to replace.

Store your supply of lubricating grease and oil in clean, covered containers to protect them from dust and dirt. Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean.

LUBRICATION TABLE

 

 

 

 

General Information

Application

Type of

 

 

 

 

 

 

API

 

 

 

Lubricant

 

 

SAE

 

 

Capacity

 

Description

 

 

Classifi-

 

Viscosity

 

 

 

cation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Approx.

CC

 

 

Cub Cadet

Engine

Engine Oil

7.6 Qts

or

 

15W-40

737-3039 (1Qt.)

 

 

w/Filter

CD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transmission

 

 

 

 

 

Alternate Oils Shown Below

 

 

 

 

 

Shell — Donax-TD

and

Hydraulic

Approx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

or

Hydraulic

Transmission

46.4 Qts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Donax-TM

System

Fluid

(11.6 Gal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mobil — Mobil Fluid 423

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exxon — Torque Fluid 56

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front Wheel

Gear Lube

Approx.

 

 

 

SAE80 or SAE90

Drive Axle

 

8.0 Qts.

 

 

 

Gear Oil

 

 

(2.0 Gal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lube

 

 

 

 

Use Cub Cadet

Grease

As Needed

 

 

251H EP Grease

Fittings

 

 

 

 

 

 

737-3034 (14.5 Oz. Cartridge)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radiator

 

 

Use High Quality Permanent Type Antifreeze

 

Approx.

 

(Ethylene Glycol with corrosion and rust

and

 

 

Antifreeze

2.4 Gal.

 

 

inhibitor chemicals)

Overflow

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coolant Mixture Ratio

Reservoir

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distilled Water 50% : Antifreeze 50%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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