Cub Cadet 997 - Manual (Page 30)

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B. Handle
Figure 10
Adjustment
Engine Speed Adjustment
NOTE: Do not tamper with the governor setting or the
carburetor setting to increase the engine speed. Each
carburetor is adjusted at the factory with either a cap or
stop plate installed on the mixture screw. Any
adjustments must be performed an authorized
Kawasaki dealer.
MAINTENANCE
Oil Level Check
Check oil level daily and before each operation. Be sure
oil level is maintained. See PREPARATION .
Oil Change
Change oil after first 8 hours of operation. Thereafter
change oil every 50 hours.
• Run the engine to warm oil.
• Be sure the engine (equipment) is level.
• Stop the engine.
Two alternate methods of draining oil are described in
the following lines. For convenient handling, the first
method is recommended.
1. Draining Oil From Crank Case
• Tip the mower as shown in Figure 11 below.
Remove the dipstick from the engine and pour
entire oil from the crank case into an appropriate
container.
Periodic Maintenance Chart
MAINTENANCE
INTERVAL
DAILY FIRST 8
HOURS
EVERY 25
HOURS
EVERY 50
HOURS
EVERY 100
HOURS
EVERY 200
HOURS
EVERY 300
HOURS
Check oil level and add engine oil z
Check for loose or lost nuts and
screws z
Check for fuel and oil leakage z
Check for brake control lever
function z
Check or clean recoil starter and
air intake screen Tighten nuts
and screws z z
Clean air cleaner foam element z z z
Clean air cleaner paper element z z
Change engine oil z z
Clean and re-gap spark Plug z
Replace air cleaner paper
element z
Clean dust and dirt from cylinder
and cylinder head fins z
Clean combustion chamber z
Check and adjust valve clearance z
Clean and lap valve seating
surface z
NOTE: The service intervals indicated are to be used as a guide. Service should be performed more frequently as
necessary by operating condition. Service more frequently under dusty conditions.
WARNING: Hot engine oil can cause severe
burns. Allow engine temperature to drop from
hot to warm before draining and handling oil. WARNING: Before tipping the equipment,
make sure to run the engine till fuel runs dry.
WARNING: While tipping the engine, keep
muffler side down as shown below.