Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet CC 550SP ES Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine
warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
WARNING:
Always stop engine, disconnect spark
plug, and ground against engine before performing
any type of maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive controls
at least once a season with light oil. These controls must
operate freely in both directions. See Fig. 6-1.
2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or
motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate
surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel
with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear
discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light
oil to prevent rust. See Fig. 6-1.
Figure 6-1
4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory
and does not require lubrication.
5. Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication
schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.
Deck Care
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent
build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below
for this job.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn
mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
2. Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side
with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.
WARNING:
Never tip the mower more than 90º in
any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for
any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable
tool. Do not spray with water.
4. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove it now.
Engine Care
NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance sections
in this manual for detailed instructions.
• Maintain oil level.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
• Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
• Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air
circulation. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris
from muffler area.
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