Cub Cadet I1042 - Manual (Page 15)

Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any mainte-
nance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the
drive control levers fully outward in the neutral
position, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key to prevent unin-
tended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine main-
tenance intervals, procedures, specifications and instruc-
tions.
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:
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.
Locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-1.
Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual) onto
the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the hose
into an appropriate oil collection container with at least
a 2.0 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward
to begin draining oil. See Fig 6-1.
Figure 6-1
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After the oil has finished draining, push the end of
the oil drain valve back in, until the tabs click into
place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep
debris from entering the drain port.
Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new
oil as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner ele-
ment as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.
Spark Plug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are
maintenance-free. Fluid levels cannot be checked and
fluid cannot be added or changed.
Steering Lubrication
The steering arms, pivot shafts, and axles must be
lubricated if ever the steering effort increases, or after
every 25 hour of operation. Lubricate using a pressure
grease gun and Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an
equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium grease.
Apply grease through the lube fitting on the RH
and LH steering arms which are located at rearward
end of the two steering drag links. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Locate the lube fittings for the pivot shaft and axle
on the front of one end of the axle pivot bar. Apply
grease through the two lube fittings, then repeat to
lubricate the other end of the pivot bar. See Figure
6-2.
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Axle Pivot Bar
lube Fittings
Shoulder
Bolt
Hex
Screw
Steering
Gear Cover
Cover
Tab
Steering Arm
lube Fitting