Cub Cadet 977A - Manual (Page 29)

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A. Brake Control Lever
B. Handle
Figure 10
Adjustment
Engine Speed Adjustment
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting or the
carburetor setting to increase the engine speed. Each
carburetor is adjusted at the factory with either a cap or
stop plate installed on the mixture screw. Any
adjustments must be performed an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as
necessary by operating condition. Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
‡: Have an authorized Kawasaki dealer perform these services.
Oil Level Check
Check oil level daily and before each time of operation.
Be sure oil level is maintained. See PREPARATION .
Oil Change
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter
change oil every 50 hours.
• Run the engine to warm oil.
• Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
• Stop the engine.
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
DAILY FIRST 8
HOURS
EVERY 25
HOURS
EVERY 50
HOURS
EVERY
100
HOURS
EVERY
200
HOURS
EVERY
300
HOURS
Check oil level and add
engine oil z
Check for loose or lost
nuts and screws z
Check for fuel and oil
leakage z
Check for brake control
lever function z
Check or clean recoil
starter and air intake
screen Tighten nuts and
screws z z
♦ Clean air cleaner foam
element z z z
♦Clean air cleaner paper
element z z
Change engine oil z z
Clean and re-gap spark
Plug z
♦ Replace air cleaner
paper element z
♦ Clean dust and dirt from
cylinder and cylinder head
fins z
♦Clean combustion
chamber z
♦Check and adjust valve
clearance z
♦Clean and lap valve
seating surface z
Periodic Maintenance Chart
WARNING: Hot engine oil can cause severe
burns. Allow engine temperature to drop from
hot to warm before draining and handling oil.