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on the cable near the brake arm on the transaxle. If
the brake is not holding, adjust the nuts so that the
brake cable housing moves away from the lever.
2.
Repair:
The mower is equipped with internal
gear/pawl brakes and will not normally require
maintenance. If they are not working properly,
please contact your service center.
G. Hydraulic System
1.
Hydrostatic Pumps and Motors:
The pumps
in the transaxles are the hardest-working
components in the hydraulic system. They are
in operation all the time the engine is running.
Because of extremely close tolerances, wear
is an important factor in their life.
Note: The pumps and motors are not
owner-repairable. If a pump fails, contact your
Cub Cadet dealer. Do not disassemble the
pump/motors. For proper maintenance refer
to the Maintenance Schedule, Section E, page
23.
2.
Steering Lever Adjustments:
Place the
mower on level ground with the engine run
-
ning, parking brake off and steering levers in
neutral position. If the mower begins to creep
contact your service representative.
H. Storage
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 temperature. Before storing, the following
maintenance procedures should be per
-
formed.
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 pul
-
leys 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 con
-
tainer. Replace the fuel line on the carbure-
tor. Start the engine and allow it to run out
of fuel. This will prevent gum and varnish
deposits from forming. Replace the fuel fil
-
ter.
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 completely (4 to 5 minutes).