Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet GT 2000 Garden Tractor Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Check/Clean Engine Intake Screen
Clean Hood/Dash Louvers
Check Engine Oil Level
Check Transmission Oil
Change Transmission Oil & Filter *
Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Axles and Rims
Lube Pedal Pivot Points
* — For break-in operation, change after the first 50 hours of use and then every 200 hours thereafter.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
WARNING!
repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot
be checked and fluid can not be added.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat
of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
CAUTION:
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal
first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE
(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE
(Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to
the correct terminals; reversing them could result in
serious damage to your engine's alternating system.
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Before
Each use
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Before performing any maintenance or
If removing the battery for cleaning,
Every Every
10 Hours 25 Hours
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Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and instructions.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING!
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
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1. Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The
oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities.
Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
2. Locate the oil drain hose on the left side of the engine.
3. Remove the hose from the retaining loop-clamp. Route
the free end of the oil drain hose toward an appropriate
oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart capacity,
to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from
the oil fill tube.
Every Prior
200 Hours to Storing
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If the engine has been recently run, the
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