Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A. Daily Checks
1. Before starting engine:
a. Check the fuel level.
b. Check the engine oil level.
c. Check the hydraulic oil level.
d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-
sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition.
e. Check the tires and tire pressure.
Drive Tires: 8-10 psi.
Front Caster Wheels: 20-25 psi.
f. Check the spindle belt, the mower drive
belt and the hydro drive belt.
g. Check the blades. Make sure they are
sharp and that the blade securing cap
screws are tight.
h. Check the cutting height.
2. When ready to start the engine:
a. Check the five safety switches for proper
operation.
3. After mowing:
a. Clean the mower.
b. Clean the engine air screen.
c. Oil the wear points. Follow the Oiling
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 pre-
cleaner.*
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.
C. Weekly or Every 50 Hour Checks
1. Change the engine oil. (Every 25 hours under
heavy duty operation.)
2. Clean or replace the engine’s paper air
cleaner element.*
3. Check the battery’s electrolyte level.
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external
surfaces.*
5. After the first 500 hours, change the hydraulic
oil and the hydraulic oil filter. Change them
every 500 hours thereafter.
6. Oil wear points.
Follow the Oiling Chart.
7. Lubricate all grease fittings.
Follow the
Lubrication 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 balde brake clutch
(PTO Clutch) and if it exceeds 0.025” adjust to
0.012” - 0.015”.
E. Yearly Checks
Check the oil in the hydraulic reservoir.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
conditions.
**Reference Engine Owner’s Manua