Maintenance & Adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Maintenance Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before

 

Every

 

Every

 

Prior

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each use

 

10 Hours

 

25 Hours

 

to Storing

 

Clean Battery Terminals

 

 

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Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles

 

 

 

 

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P

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as

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Necessary)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lube Pedal Pivot Points

 

 

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Grease Front Castings

 

 

 

 

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Maintenance

WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.

4.While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil collection container, unscrew the square head hose plug from the end of the hose. See Figure 6-1. Drain the engine oil into the collection container.

Hydrostatic Transmission

The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the fluid cannot be changed.

Engine

Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions.

NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner’s expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.

Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer.

Changing the Engine Oil

WARNING! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns.

To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:

1.Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.

2.Locate the oil drain port on the right side of the engine.

3.Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.

 

 

Square-Head

Oil Drain Hose

Hose Plug

Figure 6-1

5.After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.

6.Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.

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