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Check the transfer case oil every 100 hours or yearly and change
it at the first 50 hours and then again at 500 hours.
Park vehicle on level surface, place shift lever in Neutral,
1.
and apply parking brake.
Allow transmission sufficient time to cool before
2.
attempting any maintenance or repairs.
Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
3.
Access fill level plug through slot on side of machine and
4.
remove plug. See Fig. 6-5.
Allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
5.
Check O-ring on plug and replace if missing or in poor
6.
condition.
Add approximately 64 oz of 80W-90 Shell Dentax Low
7.
Foam Oil through the fill/level plug port. When oil begins
coming out of opening, the transmission is full.
Install and tighten fill/level plug.
8.
Lower and latch cargo box.
9.
Battery
WARNING:
The battery produces a flammable and
explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. Wear eye
protection and gloves when handling the battery.
Do not allow direct metal contact across battery
posts. The battery is sealed and is maintenance free.
Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be
added.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65 Warning:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Changing The Fuel Filter
Replace the fuel filter cartridge after every 500 hours of
operation.
NOTE:
There is no shut off valve in the fuel system. To stop the
flow of fuel while replacing the filter, it will be necessary to
carefully clamp the fuel line between the fuel tank and the filter.
Place a suitable container beneath the filter drain.
1.
Clamp the fuel line just to the rear of the fuel filter. See Fig.
2.
6-4.
Open the filter drain and drain the filter into the container
3.
below. Close the filter drain.
Turn the filter approximately 1/4 turn counter-clockwise (as
4.
viewed from bottom) to align the unlock icons.
Pull the filter cartridge straight downward to remove from
5.
the filter body.
Align the unlock icons of the new filter cartridge and filter
6.
body, and push the new filter cartridge fully up into the
filter body.
Turn the new filter cartridge approximately 1/4 turn
7.
clockwise to lock.
NOTE:
The lock icons on the body and cartridge should be
aligned or nearly aligned.
Remove the clamp from the fuel line. The filter should
8.
begin to fill will diesel fuel.
Slowly turn the air bleed knob counterclockwise until fuel
9.
begins to seeps out around the bleed knob. Turn the air
bleed knob clockwise to close.
Remove the catch container and properly dispose of the
10.
diesel fuel.
Start and run the utility vehicle’s engine for a short period
11.
to fully bleed any residual air from the filter, fuel lines, and
injection pump.
Engine Breather Service
The engine breather should be changed after every 2000 hours
of engine operation. Contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
Fuel Injector Nozzle Service
The fuel injector nozzles should be checked and serviced after
every 2000 hours of engine operation. Contact your Cub Cadet
dealer.
Transfer Case Oil
WARNING:
The fluid for your transmission has
been specially formulated to ensure the safe and
proper operation of your vehicle. When changing
the transmission fluid replace it with 80W-90 Shell
Dentax Low Foam Oil. Failure to use 80W-90 Shell
Dentax Low Foam Oil may result in a failure of the
drive system which could result in property damage
or personal injury. DO NOT substitute.
Figure 6-5
Fill/Level
Plug
