Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 22)

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2. When ready to start the engine:
a. Check the five safety switches for proper oper-
ation.
3. After mowing:
a. Clean the mower.
b. Clean the engine air screen.
c. lubricate the wear points. Follow the Lubrica-
tion Chart.
d. After the first five hours, change the engine oil
and engine oil filter.
B. Every 25 Hour Checks
1. Service the engine foam element air cleaner.*
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.
C. Every 50 Hour Checks (or annually if less
than 50 Hours)
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under
heavy duty operation.)
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air cleaner ele-
ment.*
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level, if equipped
with fill caps.
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external sur-
faces.*
5. Lubricate wear points. Follow the Oil Chart.
6. Lubricate all grease fittings. Follow the Lubrica-
tion Chart.
D. Every 100 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil filter. (Every 50 hours under
heavy duty operation.)
2. Check the engine spark plugs.
3. Check the air gap on the blade brake clutch (PTO
Clutch) and if it exceeds 0.025” adjust to 0.012” -
0.015”.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty condi-
tions.
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manual
OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil
to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower
briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points Description
DAILY
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
2
WEEKLY
1
2
2
2
2
Deck Suspension Pivots
Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
Transport Handle Pivots
Transport Handle Pin
Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
Seat Hinge
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
Pump Control Lever Pivots
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
(If Mower is so equipped)
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
No. of Grease Fittings Description