Cub Cadet Challenger 500 - Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System

Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment 8-3
Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System
● For vehicles not equipped with an odometer or hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
● For vehicles equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the mile (km) or hours maintenance intervals. However, keep in mind
that if the vehicle is not used for a long period, the month maintenance intervals should be followed.
● Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by service center, as they require special tools, data and technical skills.
ITEM
ROUTINE
INITIAL
EVERY
Whichever
Comes first
Month
1
3
6
6
12
miles
(km)
200
(320)
750
(1,200)
1,500
(2,400)
1,500
(2,400)
3,000
(4,800)
hours
20
75
150
150
300
Valves*
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Check valve clearance.
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Adjust if necessary.
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Fuel line*
● Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
● Replace if necessary.
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Spark plug
●
Check condition.
● Adjust gap and clean.
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Replace if necessary.
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Exhaust system*
●
Check for leakage.
● Tighten if necessary.
● Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
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Crankcase breather
system*
● Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
● Replace if necessary.
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Spark arrester
● Clean.
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