Lubrication Chart - Cub Cadet 15HP Z-Force 44 53AA5D2L100 Operator's And Service Manual

c. lubricate the wear points. Follow the Lubri-
cation 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 cleaner.*
2. Grease the three spindle bearings.
C. 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, if
equipped with fill caps.
Apply a few drops of SAE 20W-50 engine oil, grease, or use a spray
lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess.
Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
Number of Oil Points
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
No. of Grease Fittings
EVERY 25 HOURS
OIL CHART
Description
DAILY
4 Deck Suspension Pivots
4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2 Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2 Transport Handle Pivots
1 Transport Handle Pin
2 Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
WEEKLY
Seat Hinge
1
Steering Lever Linkage Rod End Bearings
2
Lever Return Assembly Rod End Bearings
2
Pump Control Lever Pivots
2
Grass Collection System Lid Hinges
2
(If Mower is so equipped)

LUBRICATION CHART

Description
3 Blade Spindle Bearings
WEEKLY
2 Front Caster Wheels
2 Front Caster Wheel Spindles
4 Mowing Deck Pivots
2 Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels
4. Clean the engine cooling fins and external
surfaces.*
5. Lubricate wear points. Follow the Oil Chart.
6. 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.
* Perform maintenance more frequently under dusty
**Reference Engine Owner's Manual
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conditions.
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