Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

LUBRICATION GUIDE
1. Engine filler cap and dipstick
2. Steering knuckles (2)
(Both sides)
3. Front axle pivot bolt
(Right side)
4. Engine oil drain plug
5. Engine oil drain plug
(With oil filter kit installed)
6. Steering gear
7. Movable idler bracket
Speed Control Linkage
8. Cam plates
(1420 Tractor)
Miscellaneous
Brake pedal shaft
Deck spindles
—BEFORE EACH USE
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 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 25 HOURS OF OPERATION
While the engine oil is warm, remove the (without oil filter drain plug
and drain all of the oil from the kit installed) crankcase. Replace the
drain plug. Refer to "MAINTENANCE" "FILLING THE
CRANKCASE" for proper oil filling procedure. Refer to "LUBRICA¬
TION TABLE" for the proper quantity and viscosity to use.
AFTER EVERY 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain plug and drain all of
the oil from the crankcase. Remove oil filter and replace with a new
one. 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.
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.
—EVERY 100 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.
Once a year, apply a small amount of 251H EP grease or equivalent
No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease in the slots.
Lubricate the brake pedal shaft and linkage with eight or ten drops of
engine oil.
Refer to deck manual.
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English