Cub Cadet Volunteer Operator's Manual page 19

Ball Joints
Figure 5-9
Rear Knuckles
Lubricate two grease fittings on each axle with 2 or 3 shots of
grease every 50 hours or after each use if consistently running
unit in water deeper than axle. See Figure 5-10.
Figure 5-10
Draining CVT Cover
Drain CVT cover every 50 hours or after driving vehicle through
more than 12" of water.
1. Remove CVT cover drain plug. See Figure 5-11.
2. Allow water to completely drain out.
3. Reinstall drain plug, and tighten securely.
Figure 5-11
Cleaning
The body panels are scratch and impact resistant automotive
quality ABS plastic. The use of standard car wash soap and
non-abrasive car wax is acceptable for cleaning the body panels.
Avoid any abrasive cleaner or rubbing compounds for these will
damage the body panels. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
CVT Inlet Filter
A CVT Inlet Filter, 751-12642, is installed in the inlet pipe of the
CVT located under the passenger seat. This filter will prevent
large objects from entering the CVT inlet tube and causing
damage to the fan blades, clutch, belt etc. It is necessary to clean
this filter after ever 20 hours of use or more often under dusty
conditions.
To Clean the CVT inlet filter, follow these steps:
1.
2.
3.
IMPORTANT:
Only wash with soapy water, rinse, dry and reinstall. Replace the
filter when it becomes worn or damaged.
Lube
WARNING:
DO NOT use a pressure washer.
Damage may occur if direct hose spray comes in
contact with intake openings, or any other electrical
components, i.e. at instrument cluster or under dash.
Pivot the passenger seat forward to gain access to the CVT
inlet filter.
Simply pull the filter out of the CVT inlet tube, shown in
Figure 5-12, and wash with soapy water.
Fully rinse the filter and allow it to dry completely, either
on its own, or by flattening it between two paper towels,
or blowing it out gently with compressed air. Reinstall filter
into the CVT inlet tube. Never wring the filter out to dry!
Do not use any filter oil on the CVT inlet fliter.
Figure 5-12
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