Maintenance Schedule
Before 
Each use
Every 
10 Hours
Every 
25 Hours
Every  
50 Hours
Every 
100 Hours
Prior 
to Storing
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
P P
Check Engine Oil Level
P
Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
P
Clean and Re-oil Air Filter’s Foam Precleaner
P
Replace Air Filter Element
P
Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter
P
Clean Battery Terminals
P P
Lube Front Axles and Rims
P P
Clean Engine Cooling Fins
P P
Lube Front Deck Wheels
P P
Lube Deck Spindles
P P
Lube Pedal Pivot Points
P P
Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
P P
Replace Fuel Filter
P
Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance or 
engine and remove key to prevent unintended 
starting.
Engine
procedures and instructions.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission 
expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment 
or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub 
Cadet Dealer.
Changing the Engine Oil
If the engine has been recently run, the 
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will 
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise 
caution to avoid burns.
NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change 
interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the 
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and 
carry away more of the engine sediment which may have 
settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid 
burns from hot oil.
2. 
right side of the engine.
Maintenance & Adjustments
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