Cub Cadet i1050 - Manual (Page 17)

Maintenance & Adjustments
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Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any mainte-
nance or repairs, disengage the PTO, move the
drive control levers fully outward in the neutral
position, engage the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key to prevent unin-
tended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for all engine mainte-
nance intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Changing the Engine Oil
WARNING! If the engine has been recently run,
the engine, muffler and surrounding metal
surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the
skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine
oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry away more
impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
Locate the oil drain port on the right side of the engine.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 6-1. Remove
the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube.
Figure 6-1
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 2.5 quart capacity, to collect the used oil.
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Pinch the tabs on the oil drain valve, then pull outward
to begin draining oil. Refer to Figure 6-1.
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.
Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil
as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element
as instructed in the Kohler Owner’s Manual.
Spark Plug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Refer to the Kohler Owner’s Manual for correct
plug type and gap specifications.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The zero turn tractor is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed and are
maintenance-free. Fluid levels cannot be checked and fluid
cannot be added or changed.
Steering Lubrication
The steering arms, pivot shafts, and axles must be lubri-
cated if ever the steering effort increases, or after every
25 hour of operation. Lubricate using a pressure grease
gun and Cub Cadet 251H EP grease, or an equivalent No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease.
Apply grease through the lube fitting on the RH and LH
steering arms which are located at rearward end of the
two steering drag links. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Locate the lube fittings for the pivot shaft and axle on
the front of one end of the axle pivot bar. Apply grease
through the two lube fittings, then repeat to lubricate
the other end of the pivot bar. See Figure 6-2.
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Axle Pivot Bar
Lube Fittings
Shoulder
Bolt
Hex
Screw
Steering
Gear Cover
Cover
Tab
Steering Arm
Lube Fitting
Oil Fill Tube
Oil Drain Valve
Dipstick/Oil Fill Cap
Cap
Drain
Drain
Hose
Valve