Lu bri ca tion 19, Main te nance 19, Lubrication maintenance – Cub Cadet C-155G User Manual
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Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as in-
structed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite or-
der after oil has finished draining.
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Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of
motor oil.
Changing Engine Oil
(models equipped with an oil drain valve)
NOTE: Depending on your tractor’s engine
make & model, it may be necessary to re-
move the tractor’s side panel in order to
replace the oil filter (if so equipped).
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Unscrew the oil fill cap and remove the
dipstick from the oil fill tube. See Figure
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Pop open the protective cap on the end of
the oil drain valve to expose the drain port.
See Figure 16.
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Push the oil drain hose (packed with this
manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the
opposite end of the hose into an appropri-
ate oil collection container with a capacity
of no less than 64 oz.
•
Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then ro-
tate counterclockwise and pull outward to
begin draining oil.
•
Service the oil filter (if so equipped) as in-
structed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Perform the above steps in the opposite or-
der after oil has finished draining.
•
Refill the engine with new motor oil.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your unit for information
regarding the quantity and proper weight of
motor oil.
Air Cleaner
To service the air cleaner, refer to the sepa-
rate engine manual packed with your unit.
Fuel Filter
Service the fuel filter, if so equipped, as in-
structed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
Spark Plug(s)
The spark plug gap should be cleaned and
the gap reset once a season. Spark plug re-
placement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specification.
NOTE: Your engine is equipped with a
resistor SPARK PLUG, when replacing
plug also use resistor type.
NOTE: This spark ignition system
meets all requirements of the Cana-
dian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
WARNING: Shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, set the parking
brake, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the
engine
to
prevent
unintended
starting before removing the cutting
deck.
WARNING: Always wear safety
glasses or safety goggles to protect
your eyes while removing the
cutting deck.
For performing service on your tractor and in
order to properly mount some (separately
available) attachments, it may be necessary
to remove the tractor’s cutting deck. To due
so, proceed as follows:
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Place the deck engagement/lift lever in the
engaged (all the way forward) position.
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FIGURE 16
Fill Tube
Drain Port
FIGURE 17
Steering Shaft and Gear