Maintenance - Cub Cadet 59A40051727 Operator's Manual

section 8: Maintenance

Maintenance

Warning! before lubricating, repairing,
or inspecting, place tractor on a firm and
level surface. place the pto in the disen-
gaged (off) position, set the parking
brake, shut engine off, and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Chute Directional Control
The base of the discharge chute should be lubed with lithium
grease or WD-40® once a season. See Figure 14. Spraying the
inside of the chute with lubricant is also recommended.
Lube Chute Base
figure 14
PTO Lubrication
Lubricate all pivot points on the drive shaft, stub shaft and blower
drive shaft.
Auger Shaft
At least once a season, remove the shear pins and cotter pins on
the auger shaft. Oil or spray lubricant inside and on the plastic
bearings on the shaft, near the holes where the shear bolts were
removed before reattaching them and grease the fitting on the
auger gear assembly. See Figure 15.
Shear Pins
Cotter Pins
Roller Chain
The roller chain transfers power from the stub shaft to the auger
gear assembly and should be lubricated at least once a season.
To Lubricate the chain:
1. Remove the hex nuts that secure the chain cover. See Figure
16.
Hex Nuts
2. Lubricate the chain with Cub Cadet Chain Lube.
3. Replace the cover and secure with the previously removed
hex nuts.
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Grease Fitting
Spacers
figure 15
Roller Chain
figure 16