MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Maintenance Basics; Hood Removal and Reinstallation; Preventive Maintenance Importance; Engine Oil Level Check

Section 6
Maintenance
Fig. 6-2
A WARNING
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE,
ADJUSTMENTS OR MAINTENANCE ON
THE TRACTOR, ENGINE OR
ATTACHMENTS:
A. PARK THE TRACTOR ON A FIRM AND
LEVEL SURFACE.
B. DISENGAGE ATTACHMENT/PTO
DRIVE.
C. LOWER THE ATTACHMENTS.
D. MOVE ALL CONTROL LEVERS TO
NEUTRAL.
E. APPLY PARKING BRAKE.
F. SHUT OFF ENGINE. REMOVE
IGNITION KEY AND ALLOW ENGINE TO
COOL.
Preventive Maintenance
Preventive maintenance results in longer
operating life and better performance.
The warranty does not cover items
subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from
warranty, operator must maintain unit as
instructed in this manual.
NOTE: This manual does not contain
complete service information. Your
dealer can provide you with complete
service on the unit.
A CAUTION
USE ONLY FACTORY-APPROVED
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. PARTS
MANUFACTURED BY OTHERS MAY
PRESENT SAFETY HAZARDS EVEN
THOUGH THEY MAY FIT ON THE UNIT
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