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Lubrication table – Cub Cadet LT-2180 User Manual

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LUBRICATION TABLE

Point of

Lubrication

Check

at

Hours

Change

at

Hours

Capacity

Anticipated Air Temperature

Above +40°F

0° to 40°F

-20°F t0 100°+

Engine crankcase

Check
before

each

use

50

Approx.

3 pints

Cub Cadet

Engine Oil

SAE 30

Cub Cadet

Engine Oil
SAE5W30

or 10W30

Synthetic

Engine Oil SAE

5W30 or 10W30

Hydro drive unit and
transmission case
with filter

Check
before

each

use

Add as

needed

Approx.

6 qts

Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus
NOTE: Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus is specially
formulated for this application. If any other oil is used
Cub Cadet will not be responsible for substandard
performance. Failures due to use of improper fluid
are not covered by warranty. For maximum protec-
tion, use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid.Plus

Steering knuckles
and front axle
pivot bolt

10

Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-
purpose lithium grease and apply two strokes
(minimum) or sufficient grease to flush out old
grease and dirt.

Front wheel
bearings

30

Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.

Steering arm
housing

30

Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.

Deck spindles

10

Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.

Spindle belt
idler arm

10

Two strokes (minimum) of the lubricator using 251H
EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease.

Deck front gauge
wheels

50

Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose
lithum grease.

Foot and lift con-
trol pivot points

10

Use a liberal amount of high grade lubricating oil.