Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
3 ‐ 1
Introduction
This chapter should be used as a guide, in order to perform all the recommended
maintenance checks and adjustments. These recommended maintenance procedures,
if followed, will allow you to have a more reliable vehicle and the need for major service
work should be greatly reduced. All repair personnel should become familiar with this
section.
ITEM
Initial Every
Work to be performed
Month 1 3 6 6 12
Miles 200 750 1500 1500 3000
Hours 20 75 150 150 300
Air Filter
element
* Clean
*Replace
if
necessary
Every 20 ‐ 40 hours
(More often if in dusty or wet
environments)
Axle Boots
* Check Operation
* Replace if
Damaged
X X X X X
Crankcase Breather
System
* Check Breather Hose for Cracks or
Damage
*Replace if
necessary
X
X X
Exhaust System
*Check for Leakage
*Tighten if
Necessary
* Replace
Gaskets if Necessary
X X
Engine Oil *Replace X X X X
Engine Oil Strainer * Clean X X X X X
Engine Oil Filter
*
Replace X X X X
Spark Arrester * Clean X X X
Fuel Lines
* Check Fuel Hoses for Cracks or
Damage
* Replace
if Necessary
X X X
Front Brakes
* Check Operation/ Fluid Leaks
* Replace if Necessary
X X X X X
Rear Brakes
* Check Operation
* Adjust if
Necessary
X X X X X
Wheel
* Check Balance/ Damage
*Repair if
Necessary
X X X X X