Maintenance

Warning! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the speed control pedals to the neutral position, engage the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key to prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Contact Cub Cadet Customer Service for engine issues. Refer to page 2 for more information.

Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications 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.

Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. Change the oil and filter after the first five hours. The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. Be careful not to spill oil on any of the belts.

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 hose on 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.

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 Fig. 6-1. Drain the engine oil into the collection container.

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.Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kawasaki

Owner’s Manual for information regarding the volume and weight of engine oil.

Changing the LPG Tanks

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 change or remove the LPG tanks proceed as follows:

1.Make sure the tractor is off and the key is removed from the ignition.

2.Ensure that the fuel supply valve is turned off.

3.Remove the regulator hose from the LPG tank by twisting it clockwise. See Fig. 6-2.

Straps

Regulator

Hose

Figure 6-2

NOTE: The hose has left-handed threads to prevent improper usage.

4.Release the two (2) straps that secure the cylinder to the machine. See Fig. 6-2.

5.Carefully lift cylinder straight up to remove from machine.

6.Transport tank to an authorized LPG fueling station for refueling.

DANGER! An overfilled cylinder can cause a fire or explosion.

7. If exchanging tanks, be sure to use cylinders that contain LPG classified as HD-5 by National Gas Processors Association (NGPA) and cylinders that are designed & patented specifically for lawn care use as a vapor-delivery system.

NOTE: See Initial LPG Tank Fill-Up in the Assembly & Set-Up section for information on new, previously un-filled tanks.

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Figure 6-1

 

 

Section 6— Maintenance & Adjustments