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4.
Refill the engine with new oil as instructed in
the engine operator’s manual. See Figure 4-3
for engine fill/dipstick location.
Engine
Fill/Dipstick
Figure 4-3
CVT Air Filter
To access the CVT air filter element, remove the
CVT filter housing by removing the two screws and
the hose clamp. Inspect and clean the CVT air filter
element with mild soap and water. Allow to dry and
install. See Figure 4-4.
Element
Housing
Screw
Hose Clamp
Figure 4-4
Lubrication
Use a grease-gun filled with No. 2 Multipurpose
Lithium Base Grease for the eight zerk fittings (four
on each side) on the A-Arms. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5
Transaxle
WARNING
The fluid for your transaxle has been specially formulated
to ensure the safe and proper operation of your vehicle.
When changing your transaxle fluid replace it with part no.
490-000-V045 – Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5. Failure to use Shell
Spirax 80W-90 GL5 oil may result in a failure of your transaxle
which could result in property damage or personal injury. DO
NOT substitute.
1.
Park vehicle on level surface, place shift lever
in NEUTRAL and set parking brake.
2.
Allow the unit sufficient time to cool (30
minutes) before attempting any maintenance
or repairs.
3.
Locate the transaxle below the cargo bed in
the rear of the vehicle.
4.
Access drain plug on underside of machine
and remove plug. See Figure 4-6.
Drain
Plug
Figure 4-6
5.
Allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
6.
Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if
missing, damaged or in poor condition.
7.
Remove fill plug. See Figure 4-7.
Fill
Plug
Figure 4-7
8.
Add 24 oz of Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5 oil part
no. 490-000-V045 through the fill plug port.
9.
Re-install fill plug. See Figure 4-7.
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
An adjustment is provided in the throttle cable,
should such an action ever be necessary. Locate the
adjustment nut in the throttle cable running along
the right side of the unit in front of the rear tire. See
Figure 4-8.
1.
Slide the rubber boot back that covers the
adjustment nut and the locking nut.
2.
Loosen the locking nut and thread the
adjustment nut inward or outward in order to
maintain at minimum 1/16 of an inch play in
the cable when the pedal is in a fully released
(idle) position.
3.
Once adjustment is complete, retighten the
locking nut.
Adjustment Nut
Locking Nut
Figure 4-8
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the vehicle’s rear wheels can roll with the parking
brake set, then the parking brake is in need of
adjustment. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the
brake properly adjusted.
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 or between the positive battery post or
terminal and adjacent metal parts. 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.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery for any
reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black)
wire from its terminal first, followed by the
POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red)
wire to its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the
wires are connected to the correct terminals;
reversing them could cause damage to your
engine’s charging system.
Cleaning Battery & Terminals
1.
Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove
NEGATIVE cable first when disconnecting.
2.
Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons
of baking soda to one gallon of water.
3.
Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
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