Before Each Use; After Every 10 Hours Of Operation; After Every 30 Hours Of Operation; After Every 50 Hours Of Operation - Cub Cadet LT 2138 Operator's Manual

—Before Each Use

1. Engine filler cap and
dipstick
2. Transmission oil level
and fill port

—After Every 10 Hours of Operation

3. Steering knuckles (2)
(both sides)
4. Transmission oil filter
5. Front axle pivot bolt
6. Foot and lift control
pivot points
7. Deck spindles
8. Spindle belt idler arm

—After Every 30 Hours of Operation

9. Front wheel bearings
10. Steering arm housing

—After Every 50 Hours of Operation

11. Transmission oil filter
12. Deck front gauge
wheels
13. Deck double pulley
—After Every 100 Hours of Operation
14. Transmission oil filter
15. Engine oil drain valve
and oil filter
Lubrication information for optional equipment may be found in the manual which is included with the
specific piece of optional equipment.
LUBRICATION GUIDE
Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to bring it to
the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not operate the engine if
the oil level is below the "LOW" mark on the dipstick.
Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick.
NOTE: The transmission oil level and fill port services the following:
1. Rear axle
2. Hydrostatic transmission
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
replace with a new filter. Refer to "MAINTENANCE." Change the transmission
oil filter after 50 hours and every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply 2 strokes (minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
Two or three strokes minimum of the lubricator using 251H EP grease or an
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
Every 30 hours or three times a season, use 251H EP grease or an equivalent
No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease.
NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter and
replace with a new filter. Refer to "MAINTENANCE." Change the transmission
oil filter every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt
Use 251H EP grease or an equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease and
apply sufficient grease to maintain lubrication.
Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer to
"MAINTENANCE."
While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain cap and oil filter, and drain all of
the oil from the crankcase. Replace the drain cap. Refer to MAINTENANCE—
"FILLING THE CRANKCASE" and "OIL FILTER" for proper oil filling
procedure. Refer to "LUBRICATION TABLE" for the proper quantity and
viscosity to use.
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