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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Engine maintenance procedures and schedules can
be found in the copy of the engine manual found at
the end of this manual. Follow those schedules for
performingengine maintenance.
Using the Engine Oil Drain Valve
•
Locate the oil drain vaXveon the right side of the
engine.
•
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the oil drain port. See
Figure 22.
•
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 great enough to collect
the used oil as follows:
RZT 50 = 1.8 qts.;1.7 liter
RZT 54 = 1.9 qts.;1.8 liter
Oil Filter
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Drain Valve
Oil Fill Tube
Figure 22
Push the oil drain valve in slightly,
then
rotate
counterclockwise
and
pull
outward
to
begin
draining oil. See Figure 22.
After draining
the oil, remove
the drain
hose,
push the drain valve in and rotate clockwise
to
lock in the dosed
position.
Push the protective
cap back onto the drain valve.
HYDROSTATIC
TRANSMISSION
MAINTENANCE
The zero turn tractor is equipped
with dual integrated
hydrostatic
pumps,
motors,
and transaxles
that are
sealed and do not require regular maintenance.
All service
work
on the
hydrostatic
transmissions
should be performed
by your Cub Cadet dealer.
Model RZT 54 ONLY
The model RZT54 is equipped with a transmissionoil
expansion reservoir. Under normal operating condi-
tions, the oil level in the expansion reservoir does not
need to be checked and no additional oil is needed.
if checking the reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:
IMPORTANT: Check the oil level ONLY before
starting the tractor when the transmission oil is
fully cooled,
•
Pivot the operator'sseat forward
•
Clean the reservoir cap and the area around the
cap to prevent debris from contaminating the
transmissionoil. See Figure23.
RZT 54 ONLY
Pivot seat
forward
Figure 23
•
Turn
the reservoir
cap counterclockwise
to re-
move, then check the oil level in the reservoir. Oil
should be visible at the bottom of the cup, but the
oil level must NOT be above 1/4" from the bot-
tom of the cup. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
=
If necessary
to add oil because
of some type of
leakage,
use a quality 20W50 motor oil and add
only enough oil to bring the level within 1/4" of the
bottom of the reservoir.
Reinstall the cap and fully
tighten.
GENERAL
BATFERY INFORMATION
i_
WARNING:
•
Should battery acid accidentally
splatter
into the
eyes or onto
the skin,
rinse the affected
area
immediately
with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort,
seek prompt medical attention.
•
If acid spills on clothing,
first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
•
NEVER
connect
(or disconnect)
battery charger
clips to the battery while the charger is turned on,
as it can cause sparks.
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