Lubrication Chart - Cub Cadet 20HP Z-Force 44 Operator's And Service Manual

Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease, or use a spray lubricant. Apply
the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and
Number of Oil Points
Use a grease-gun filled with NO. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease
No. of Grease Fittings
EVERY 25 HOURS
No. of Grease Points
Engine oil: Rimula 15W40 recommended or 10W40 engine oil rated SJ or higher.
Hydrostatic Fluid: Rimula 15W40 recommended. To fill the expansion tank to proper level, about 1" above
the tank bottom where "cold". If the filter and fluid are removed, a new filter should be used and the transaxle
filled via the expansion tank with Rimula 15W40.
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an amber-colored grease designed for
high speed bearing applications. It has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been formulated
for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recom-
mended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applica-
tions. It has high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high load, low-speed
applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion protection.
OIL CHART
operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly.
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
2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels
Weekly
4
2
.
Description
Mowing Deck Pivots
Deck Take-Up Idler Pivots
24