Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet Z-Force S 46 Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance Schedule
Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles
Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as
Necessary)
Lube Deck Spindles
Lube Pedal Pivot Points
Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any 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 all engine maintenance
procedures and instructions.
Draining the Engine Oil
1. Locate the oil drain port on the left side of the engine.
2. Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Figure 6-1. Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Figure 6-1
3. 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 at least a 2.0 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
Before Every
Each use 10 Hours
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P
P
4. Turn the oil drain valve
draining oil. After the oil has finished draining, push the
end of the oil drain valve back in and turn 1⁄4-turn to secure
it back in place. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
6. After the oil has finished draining, push the end of the oil
drain valve back in, until the tabs click into place. Re-cap
the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering
the drain port and refer to the Engine Operator's Manual
for refilling instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may
be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer.
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 its 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.
Every Prior
25 Hours to Storing
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P P
P
P P
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1⁄4-turn, then pull outward to begin
If removing the battery for cleaning,
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