Cub Cadet 1863 User Manual

LUBRICATION GUIDE
—After Every 30 Hours of Operation
5. Transmission oil level Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to "FULL” mark on
and fill tube dipstick.
NOTE: Transmission oil level and fill tube also services the following:
1. Hydrostatic transmission
2. Rear axle
3. Hydraulic lift system
4. Power steering (1864 only)
6. Front wheel bearings Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
7. Lift shaft Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
—After Every 50 Hours of Operation
8. Transmission oil filter NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and replace
with a new filter. Refer to "MAINTENANCE.” Change the transmission oil filter
every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
—Every 100 Hours of Operation
Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain plug and oil filter, and drain all of
the oil from the crankcase. Replace the drain plug. Refer to "MAINTENANCE,"
"FILLING THE CRANKCASE" and "OIL FILTER" for proper oil filling procedure.
Refer to "LUBRICATION TABLE" for the proper quantity and viscosity to use.
Once a year, apply a small amount of 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi¬
purpose lithium grease in the slots.
CV joint grease or Polyrex grease Part No. 737-3023 - use a sufficient amount of
clean grease until the rubber boot coupling starts to swell.
Every 100 hours or yearly, use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithium grease. Apply two strokes with lubricator.
Lubricate the brake pedal shaft and linkage with eight or ten drops of engine oil.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
■ ^NOTE
Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the
specific piece of optional equipment.
9. Transmission oil filter
10. Engine oil drain plug
and oil filter
Speed Control Linkage
11. Cam plates
12. Drive shaft
13. Steering gear housing
(1863 only)
Miscellaneous
Brake pedal shaft
Alignment couplings
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Cub Cadet 1863 Specifications

General

Engine Power	18 hp
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Cylinders	2
Drive	2WD
Number of speeds	Infinite
Axles	2
Front tire size	16x6.5-8
Rear tire size	23x10.5-12
Cutting Height	1.5-4 inches
Deck Material	Steel
Engine	Kohler Command
Brakes	Disc