MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Routine Operation Checks; Flywheel Screen Inspection; Seat and Tire Pressure Checks

Operation (continued)
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recommendations indicated in the
engine owners manual.
Note: Refer to the engine manual
provided with the unit for specific engine
oil information.
□ 2. Check for and remove any dirt or
debris present in engine
compartment or air cleaner element.
Fuel Tank
□ 3. Fill fuel tank with a good grade of
clean, unleaded gasoline with an
octane rating of 85 or higher. Fill fuel
tank SLOWLY! Fuel fill cap (B, Fig.
5-2) is LARGE cap located under
seat. Lift seat up and forward to
access fuel fill. Leave ample room
for fuel expansion.
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE!
A WARNING
DO NOT REFUEL UNIT WHILE ENGINE IS
RUNNING OR HOT. KEEP SMOKING
MATERIALS, SPARKS AND FLAMES
AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND FUEL
CONTAINER. NEVER REMOVE GAS CAP
OR ADD FUEL TO GAS TANK IF ENGINE
IS RUNNING OR HOT. ALWAYS REPLACE
GAS CAP BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
Engine flywheel screen (C, Fig. 5-3)
□ 4. Check for debris and clean
regularly.
DO NOT CLEAN FLYWHEEL WHILE
ENGINE IS RUNNING!
Battery
□ 5. If the unit has not been used for an
extended period of time, charge at 6
to 10 amps fori hour.
NOTE: The battery is sealed and is
maintenance-free. Acid level cannot be
checked.
Visual Inspection
6. Check for:
□ a. Loose or missing wheel attachment
hardware.
IJ b. Damaged or illegible safety or
instruction decals.
□ c. Worn or damaged belts.
□ d. Worn, damaged or missing
attachment components, especially
mower blades, guards and
discharge deflectors.
□ e. Loose or damaged hardware.
□ f. Fuel, oil or electrolyte spills or
leaks.
Repair or replace as necessary.
□ 7. Inspect work area. Remove any
debris from this area.
Tire pressure
8. Check at first use and then every 25
hours thereafter.
□ a. Front—12 -14 PSI (82 - 96 kPa)
□ b. Rear—8-10 PSI (55 -69 kPa)
NOTE: Inflate both front tires evenly.
Inflate both rear tires evenly. Unit will
not be level if this instruction is not
followed.
DO NOT OVER-INFLATE TIRES!
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