Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 21)

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1. General: If your mower will not be in service for
a few months, it should be stored in a dry location
that is not subject to drastic changes in tempera-
ture. Before storing, the following maintenance
procedures should be performed.
a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting
deck should be washed and cleaned.
b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be
ready to use when needed.
c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratches
with the appropriate touch-up spray paint.
Brush a rust preventive oil on any unpainted
surfaces including the pulleys and blades. (Be
careful not to get any oil on the drive belts.)
d. Lubricate the mower.
e. Drain the engine oil. The engine should be
warm so that all the oil drains. Replace the
engine oil filter and refill the crankcase with
fresh oil.
f. Gasoline Engine: Drain all the fuel. Close the
fuel tank shutoff valve. Disconnect the fuel line
from the carburetor and put the end into an
approved fuel container. Open the fuel tank
shutoff valve and drain the fuel tank and line
into the approved container. Replace the fuel
line on the carburetor. Start the engine and
allow it to run out of fuel. This will prevent
gum and varnish deposits from forming.
Replace the fuel filter.
g. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs
and pour approximately one ounce of oil into
each cylinder. Crank the engine one or two
turns to spread the oil evenly on the cylinder
walls. Replace the spark plugs.
h. Clean the battery and make sure it is fully
charged.
i. Jack the mower up and store it on blocks to
take the weight off of the tires.
2. To Put the Mower Back in Service:
a. Check the battery. Charge if necessary.
b. Gasoline Engine Only: Remove the spark plugs
and wipe them off. Using the starter, crank the
engine to pump the excess oil out of the spark
plug holes. Replace the spark plugs and the
ignition leads. Refill the fuel tank with fresh
gasoline.
c. Check the level of the oil in the crankcase and
the hydraulic tank.
d. Lower the mower off the block and check the
tire pressure.
e. Push the mower outdoors and start the engine.
Let the engine idle until it has warmed up com-
pletely (4 to 5 minutes).
MAINTENANCE SCHED-
ULE
A. Daily Checks
1. Before starting engine:
a. Check the fuel level by viewing in the tank.
b. Check the engine oil level.**
c. Check the hydraulic transaxles for leaks.
d. Check the tires and tire pressure.
Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.
Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.
e. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive belt
and the hydro drive belt.
f. Check the blades. Make sure they are sharp and
that the blade securing cap screws are tight.
g. Check the cutting height.