•
Wait until all moving parts
have come to a complete
standstill
•
Remove the wire from the
spark plug to prevent an
accidental starting of the
engine
• Allow the engine and all
the hot parts of the tractor
to cool down
Maintenance Chart
Grease front wheel bearings
Grease L/R steering knuckles
Grease front pivot axle
Check engine oil level
Change engine oil and filter*
Check transmission oil level
Change transmission oil filter*
Change transmission oil*
Check air cleaner & housing
Clean & re-oil foam air, pre-cleaner
Change air cleaner paper cartridge
Change coolant (optional)*
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Change oil and filter after first 8 hours
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More often under dusty conditions
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Every 25 hours or more often under dusty or dirty conditions
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Have this maintenance work carried out by an authorized service dealer
Have the unit checked over and serviced by an authorized service dealer once during the season.
Lubrification illustration
Figure 14
1. Cub Cadet 251H EP grease or
equivalent No.2 lithium
grease
2. Engine oil: see engine manual
section "Transmission oil":
See your Cub Cadet dealer
3. High quality lubricating oil
A. Foot control pivot points
B. Front pivot axle
C. Left / right front wheels
D. Left / right steering knuckle
Cleaning
Cleaning the unit
Warning
Danger of damage to unit
Do not use a steam jet to clean
the unit
•
If possible clean the unit
immediately after you have
finished mowing
•
Place the tractor on a level
surface
•
Engage the parking break
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Every 400 hrs, contact your Cub Cadet dealer
Use a pressure lubricating gun to
lubricate the bearings.
Miscellaneous working parts not
provided with lubrication fittings
should be oiled regularly with a
good grade of lubricating oil.
Accessing Engine Compartment
Figure 15
•
Open the hood by pulling up.
Additional removal of the side
panels:
•
Flip quick release fasteners
8
Cleaning the cutting blades and
other parts
Danger of injury
Wear safety gloves.
Possible damage to the engine.
Do not tilt the unit more than 30
degrees. Fuel could flow into the
combustion area and damage the
engine.
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up and turn to align with slots
in side panels.
•
Swing the side panel out and
away from the tractor
1. Lift hood here
2. Quick fasteners
Turn
Flip up
Electrical Box
The electrical box contains the
relay and 2 fuses
•
Raise the hood of the tractor
•
Pull up on the locking tabs
English
Danger
Warning
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