Maintenance

Warning! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove 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 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.

NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:

5.Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to begin draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 1⁄4-turn to secure it back in place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port.

6.After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port.

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

Changing the LPG Tank

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 tank 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 (A). See Fig. 6-2.

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.Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-1. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.

A

B

B

A

Figure 6-2

Figure 6-1

4.Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.0 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.

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

4.Release the two (2) straps that secure the cylinder to the machine (B). 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.

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