Full Product Manual

25Section 6 — Maintenance & adjuStMentS
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position engaging
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the engine operator’s manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and instructions.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems which are being done at
owner’s 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
WARNING! 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.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Locate the oil drain hose on the right side of the engine. See
Figure 6-1.
Oil Filler
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Hose
Square-Head
Hose Plug
Figure 6-1
3. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/
dipstick from the oil fill tube.
4. While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil
collection container, unscrew the square head hose plug
from the end of the hose. SeeFigure 6-1. Drain the engine
oil into the collection container.
5. After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil
drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain
hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
6. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as
instructed in the engine operator’s manual.
Lubrication
• Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front castor
wheel axles with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease after every 10
hours of service.
• Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a quality
lubricating oil.
Cleaning & Lubricating the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Every 25 hours, lubricate the deck spindles. Locate the spindle
lube fitting and using a grease gun, lubricate the spindles. The
spindle holds 2.3 ounces of grease. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2