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Chapter 9: maintenance intervals, Lubrication, Engine maintenance – Cub Cadet 2000 Series User Manual

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Maintanence Intervals

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Lubrication

To help keep the 2000 series in proper running order, Cub Cadet recommends the following lubrication intervals

be used (adjustable to local conditions). Lubricate with 251H EP grease or an equivalent NGLI grade 2 lithium based
multi-purpose grease.

NOTE: Lubricate all of the pivot points with a light coating of oil once a season.

* Refer to Chapter 8: Decks and Lift Systems for the number of spindle

grease fittings and there locations.

NOTE: Refer to Chapter 5: Drive System for the transmission maintenance intervals.

Engine maintenance

The recommended maintenance intervals listed in this manual are a guideline. They are adjustable for local con-

ditions.

Lube Point

Number of

fittings

Interval

Front wheel bearings

2

25 hours

Pivot bar

3

25 hours

Steering housing

2

25 hours

Lube pedal pivot points

-

10 hours

Spindles

*

25 hours

Maintenance items

Interval

Oil Change

100 hrs

Oil filter

200 hours

Clean the air filter pre-cleaner

25 hrs

Replace the air filter

100 hrs

Spark plugs

200 hrs

Fuel filter

200 hrs

Clean the engine

100 hours

CHAPTER 9: MAINTENANCE INTERVALS