Cub Cadet 1405 - Before each Use

LUBRICATION GUIDE
—BEFORE EACH USE
1 Engine filler cap and dipstick Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to
bring it to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not
operate the engine if the oil level is below the "LOW" mark on the
dipstick.
—AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION
2 Engine oil and While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain plug and drain all of
filter change the oil from the crankcase. Replace the oil filter. Replace the drain
plug. Refer to "MAINTENANCE." "FILLING THE CRANKCASE"
for proper oil filling procedure. Refer to "LUBRICATION TABLE" for
the proper quantity and viscosity to use.
3. Steering knuckles (2)
(Both sides)
4. Front axle pivot bolt
(Right side)
5. Steering gear
6. Front wheel bearings
7. PTO clutch bracket
—AFTER EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the front axle to reach the
grease fitting.
—AFTER EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
Turn the steering wheel fully to the right and brush on 251H EP
grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease to the steer¬
ing gear. Turn the steering wheel in both directions to disperse the
grease.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply two or three strokes or sufficient grease to flush out
old grease and dirt.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
Speed Control Linkage
8. Engine oil and
filter change
Miscellaneous
Brake pedal shaft
—EVERY 100 HOURS OF OPERATION
While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain plug and drain all of
the oil from the crankcase. Replace the oil filter. Replace the drain
plug. Refer to "MAINTENANCE," "FILLING THE CRANKCASE"
for proper oil filling procedure. Refer to "LUBRICATION TABLE' for
the proper quantity and viscosity to use.
Lubricate the brake pedal shaft and linkage with eight or ten drops of
engine oil.
NOTE
Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the
specific piece of optional equipment.
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