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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.
2.
Steering Lever Adjustments:
Place the
mower on level ground with the engine run-
ning, parking brake off and steering levers
opened out to the neutral position. If the
mower begins to creep, adjust the steering
levers.
If the mower creeps, first determine whether it
creeps to the right or left side and which direc-
tion the mower moves — to the front or the
rear. To make the adjustment, place the steer-
ing levers in the opened-out neutral position
and set the parking brake, shutoff the engine,
take the key from the ignition switch and pivot
the seat forward. If the mower creeps to the
right, you will adjust the linkage on the left
side of the mower and vice-versa. Loosen the
jam nut which prevents the linkage rod from
turning. If the mower creeps forward, turn the
linkage rod counterclockwise. If the mower
creeps backward, turn the linkage rod clock-
wise. Then tighten the jam nuts.
G. 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).
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 transaxels 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.
2. When ready to start the engine:
a. Check the seven safety switches for proper
operation.
3. After mowing:
a. Clean the mower.
b. Clean the engine air screen.