Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 164)

Z-Force-S
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Oil change
The oil change interval is every 100 hrs.
NOTE: The first oil change should be preformed at 8 hours.
To change the oil:
1. Remove the cap from the oil drain. See Figure 9.7.
NOTE: The right rear wheel was removed for a
clearer view of the oil drain. It is not neces-
sary to remove the wheel to drain the oil.
2. Remove the dipstick.
3. Slide a piece of 1/2” hose onto the drain.
4. Route the other end of the hose into an approved oil
drain pan.
NOTE: The hose can be routed through the hole in
the frame to reach the drain pan. See Figure
9.8.
5. Turn the oil drain a quarter turn counter-clockwise to
unlock it, then pull out 3/8” (9.5 mm) to open the
valve.
6. After all of the oil has been drained, close the oil
drain by pushing it in and turning it back a quarter
turn.
7. Remove the drain hose.
8. Place the cap back on the oil drain.
9. Fill engine with new oil. Use a good quality oil motor
oil that meets the specifications recommended by
Kawasaki.
NOTE: Refer to the oil chart to determine the proper
weight of oil to use.
10. Check the dip stick to verify that the oil is at the
proper level before returning to service.
Figure 9.7
Oil drain
Oil filter
Figure 9.8
1/2” rubber hose
Hole in frame
Oil drain
1/4 turn