Cub Cadet S6031 - Manual (Page 29)

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To re-install the tank, reverse the above instructions 8.
but make sure the alignment pin fits into the slot on the
bottom of the cylinder valve guard.
WARNING! Be sure to check for leaks after
installing tank. Leaks must never be checked with a
flame. Always check for seal compromise with a
spray bottle filled with soapy water and look for
bubbles.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual.
Spark Plug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
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)
Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking 1.
brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
2.
switch.
Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.
3.
Clean the area around the hydraulic oil fill neck. See Fig. 4.
6-3.
Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. See Fig. 5.
6-3. The correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank
fill neck.
Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 6. 1⁄4 ” below the oil tank
fill neck and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive, if necessary.
Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter
NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do
not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land,
this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the
environment when disposing of used oil.
Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking 1.
brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
2.
switch.
Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.
3.
Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap. 4.
Remove hydraulic fill oil cap. 5.
Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the 6.
hydraulic reservoir and filter.
Remove the two bolts securing the hydraulic filter and
7.
allow the hydraulic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from
the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace the
plug. See Fig. 6-4.
Place a small pan under the pump motor frame. Remove fill 8.
oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for faster drainage. Remove
nut caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps.
Replace and retighten nuts. See Fig. 6-4.
Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and
9.
replace the oil filter element. Coat the sealing surface
with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or equivalent. Install the three
screws back into the oil filter.
Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and 1.5
10.
ounces of Ornite additive.
Run and purge pumps and motors. Check oil level.
11.
Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and repeat 12.
step 11.
NOTE: This unit is equipped with two traction drive pumps
and one pump for steering and implement lift.
NOTE: After unit is up to operating temperature, turn off
Oil
Drain
Plug
Bolts
Hydraulic
Oil Filter
Screw
Figure 6-4
Hydraulic
Tank
Hydraulic Oil
Tank Cap
Hydraulic
Oil Filter
Hydraulic Oil
Fill Neck
Figure 6-3