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Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler 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.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.
Spark Plug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the Kohler 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 Machine on a level surface and engage the
1.
parking brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
2.
switch.
Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck.
3.
See Fig. 6-1.
Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. The
4.
correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank fill neck.
Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the lowest hole in
5.
the oil tank fill neck, if necessary.
Draining Hydraulic Oil
NOTE:
Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do
not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land,
this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the
environment when disposing of used oil.
Place the Machine on a level surface and engage the
1.
parking 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 fill oil cap.
4.
Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.
5.
Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the
6.
hydraulic reservoir and filter.
Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydraulic oil to drain.
7.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil
tank to drain. Replace the plug.
Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap
Figure 6-1
