Off-Season Storage - Cub Cadet Zero Turn ZTS2 Operator's Manual

LUBRICATION
Using a quality lubricating oil, lubricate all lubrication points.
Refer to Maintenance Schedule chart located in this manual for
proper service intervals.
SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE (IF EQUIPPED)
Spark arrestor assemblies must be inspected and cleaned
periodically (see the Maintenance Schedule chart in this manual).
Visually inspect the screen for tears, broken wires or loose welds.
Replace the spark arrestor assembly if any of these conditions
exist. If the screen is in good condition, clean the screen by
brushing away loose dirt or carbon particles.
GREASE POINTS
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles is equipped with grease
fittings. See Figure 26. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose
grease applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of
tractor operation.
Figure 26
Steering Joint
The steering joint is equipped with two grease fittings. See
Figure 27. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied
with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Figure 27
PRODUCT CARE
TIRES
Keep the tires inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper
inflation will shorten the tire service life. See the tire side wall for
proper inflation pressures. Refer to Maintenance Schedule chart
located in this manual for proper service intervals.
Observe the following guidelines:
• Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure shown on
the sidewall of the tire.
• Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under-inflated. Have it inspected and serviced by a qualified
tire mechanic.
HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION
Your zero-turn tractor is equipped with two hydrostatic pumps/
transaxles. Under normal operating conditions, the oil level does
not need to be checked.
Changing the Transmission Oil
Please see your authorized service dealer for transmission
oil changes.

Off-Season Storage

If your tractor is not going to be operated for an extended period
of time (30 days or more), the tractor should be prepared for
storage. Store the tractor in a dry and protected location. If
stored outside, cover the tractor (including the tires) to protect
it from the elements. The procedures outlined below should be
performed whenever the tractor is placed in storage.
1. Change the engine oil and filter following the instructions
provided in this manual as well as the Engine Operator's
Manual provided with this tractor.
Never store the tractor with fuel in the tank indoors or
in poorly ventilated enclosures, where fuel fumes may
reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace,
water heater, clothes dryer, etc.
2. If storing the tractor for 30 days or more:
a. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the
b. Using a fuel stabilizer for storage between 30 and 90 days:
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WARNING
engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of
the engine, the fuel system must be either completely
emptied or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer
to prevent deterioration.
• Read the product manufacturer's instructions
and recommendations.
• Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of
stabilizer for the capacity (approximately 3 gallons) of
the fuel system.
• Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine
for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into
the carburetor.
• Fuel left in the fuel tank deteriorates and will cause
serious starting problems.