Cub Cadet M466 - Manual (Page 17)

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Front and Rear Shocks
Inspect the front and rear shocks every 100 hours or once a year
for oil leakage. See Fig. 6-4. If excessive oil leakage appears, have
shocks repaired or replaced by your local Cub Cadet dealer.
CV Boots
Inspect CV boots (two on each CV joint axle end, eight total)
for tears every 50 hours. See Fig. 6-4. If tears or excessive wear
appear, have boots replaced by your local Cub Cadet dealer.
Ball Joints
Inspect the upper and lower front A-arm ball joints on each side
of the vehicle and the two tie rod ends for wear every 100 hours
or once a year. See Fig. 6-5. If excessive wear appears, have ball
joints or tie rod ends replaced by your local Cub Cadet dealer.
Draining CVT Cover
Drain CVT cover every 50 hours or after driving vehicle through
more than 12” of water.
Remove CVT cover drain plug. See Fig. 6-6. 1.
Allow water to completely drain out. 2.
Reinstall drain plug, and tighten securely. 3.
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.
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.
Figure 6-4
Shock
CV
Boots
Figure 6-5
Ball
Joints
Figure 6-6