28 se c t i O n 6— Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Maintenance
WARNING!
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
To drain the engine oil the locate the oil drain hose at the base
head plug from the end of the hose and drain the oil into an
appropriate oil collection container.
To refill the oil, re-install the square head plug at the end of
instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer.
Hydraulic Oil
WARNING! Never overfill the hydraulic units.
Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the
proper operating range.
NOTE: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and
recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you
do not overfill the reservoir.
Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE15W40)
parking brake.
2.
switch.
Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. The 4.
correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank fill neck.
5.
the oil tank fill neck, if necessary.
Draining Hydraulic Oil
NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do
not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land,
environment when disposing of used oil.
parking brake.
2.
switch.
Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.
Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap.4.
Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.5.
6.
hydraulic reservoir and filter.
Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydraulic oil to drain. 7.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil
tank to drain. Replace the plug.
Figure 6-2
Oil Drain Hose
Square Head Plug
Figure 6-1