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LUBRICATION TABLE 
Point of
Lubrication
Check
at
Hours
Change
at
Hours
Capacity
Anticipated Air Temperature
Above + 32°F Below + 32°F
Engine crankcase Check
before
each 
use
100 Approx.
4 pints
Cub Cadet
Engine Oil SAE
10W30 or 10W40
Cub Cadet
Engine Oil SAE
5W20 or 5W30
Hydro transmis-
sion and transaxle
with filter.
Check
before 
each 
use
Add as
needed
Approx.
6 qts.
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus
NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially 
formulated for this application. If any other oil is used 
Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard 
perormance. Failures due to use of improper fluid are 
not covered by warranty. For maximum protection, use 
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus.
Steering knuckles 
and front axle
pivot bolt
10 Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease and apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old 
grease and dirt.
Front wheel 
bearings
30 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H 
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Steering gear
housing
30 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H 
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Foot and lift con-
trol pivot points
10 Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.