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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
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:
Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
1.
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
Locate the oil drain hose on the engine.
2.
Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an
3.
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.
While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil
4.
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.
After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil
5.
drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain
hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kawasaki
6.
Owner’s Manual for information regarding the volume and
weight of engine oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual.
Spark Plug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Hydraulic Oil
WARNING!
Never overfill the hydraulic units.
Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the
proper operating range.
NOTE:
When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and
recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you
do not overfill the reservoir.
Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE15W40)
Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking
1.
brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
2.
switch.
Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.
3.
Clean the area around the hydraulic oil fill neck. See Fig.
4.
6-2.
Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. See Fig.
5.
6-2. The correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank
fill neck.
Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a
6.
1⁄4 ” below the oil tank
fill neck and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive, if necessary.
Figure 6-1
Hydraulic
Tank
Hydraulic Oil
Tank Cap
Hydraulic
Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil
Fill Neck
Figure 6-2
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