Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor - Cub Cadet LT1040 LE Operator's Manual

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR
NOTE:
Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 24 for a
reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
WARNING:
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in
the Kohler Owner's Manual packed with your unit.
Follow the instructions carefully.
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems, which are being done at
the customer's expense, may be performed by any
repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs
must be performed by your Cub Cadet Dealer.
Changing Engine Oil
• Gently raise the tractor's hood
• Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the dipstick
from the oil fill tube. See Figure 12.
Oil Fill Cap /
Dipstick
Drain Port
Figure 12
Before performing any
Oil Drain Hose
• Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 12.
• Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity of no less than 64 oz.
• Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
• Service the oil filter as instructed in the separate
Kohler Owner's Manual packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite order after oil
has finished draining.
• Refill the engine with new motor oil.
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual
IMPORTANT:
packed with your unit for information regarding the
quantity and proper weight of motor oil.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner
element as instructed in the Kohler Owner's Manual
packed with your unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap reset
once a season. Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for
correct plug type and gap specifications.
Cleaning the Engine And Deck
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly.
Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling
fins of the engine or on any other part of the machine,
especially the belts and pulleys.
Smart Jet™
Your tractor's deck is equipped with a water port on its
surface as part of its deck wash system.
Use the Smart Jet™ to rinse grass clippings from the
deck's underside and prevent the buildup of corrosive
chemicals. Complete the following steps AFTER EACH
MOWING:
1. Drive the tractor to a level, clear spot on your lawn,
near enough for your garden hose to reach.
Make certain the tractor's discharge chute
IMPORTANT:
is directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked
cars, etc.
2. Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage), set the
parking brake and stop the engine.
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