Cub Cadet 2518-44 - Manual (Page 51)

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LUBRICATION TABLE
Point of
Lubrication
Check
at
Hours
Change
at
Hours
Capacity
Anticipated Air Temperature
Above + 32°F Below + 32°F
Engine crankcase Check
before
each
use
100 Approx.
4 pints
Cub Cadet
Engine Oil SAE
10W30 or 10W40
Cub Cadet
Engine Oil SAE
5W20 or 5W30
Hydro transmission
and transaxle with
filter Check
before
each
use
Add as
needed
Approx.
6 qts
Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus
NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially
formulated for this application. If any other oil is used
Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard
performance. Failures due to use of improper fluid
are not covered by warranty. For maximum protec-
tion, use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus.
Steering knuckles
and front axle
pivot bolt 10 Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease and apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old
grease and dirt.
Front wheel
bearings 30 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Steering gear
housing 30 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Deck spindles 10 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Spindle belt
idler arm 10 Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.
Deck Double Pulley 50 Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithum grease. Do not over lubricate.
Deck front gauge
wheels 50 Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithum grease.
Foot and lift con-
trol pivot points 10 Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.