Cub Cadet CC 30 H Operation Manual - Page 17

(b) (a) Steering Rack & Pinion Once per season, or every 25 hours of operation, it will be necessary to lubricate the steering rack and pinion gear (a) located under the front of the riding mower. Using standard automotive grease, apply grease to the front side and rear side of the steering rack and pinion gear (a), as indicated in Figure 4-6. 3. Locate the flange lock nut (a) on the front end of the PTO lift rod (b). See Figure 4-7. (b) (a) Figure 4-5 Note: Make sure the oil drain sleeve is securely in place under the drain casting on the engine. 6. Remove the oil drain plug and drain the oil into a suitable container with a capacity of no less than 64 oz. 7. Tip the riding mower slightly in the direction of the suitable container to aid in fully draining all of the oil from the engine. WARNING Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 8. Replace the oil drain plug and tighten. Be careful not to overtighten the oil drain plug. 9. Refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your riding mower. Note: Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your riding mower for information regarding the quantity and proper viscosity of motor oil. Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Lubricate the engine with motor oil as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual packed with your riding mower. Pivot Points & Linkage Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system, parking brake and lift linkage at least once a season with light oil. Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them. Front Axles Each end of the riding mower's front pivot bar may be equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease gun after every 25 hours of riding mower operation. (a) Figure 4-6 Adjustments WARNING Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specified in the Operator's Manual. Seat Refer to the Set-Up & Assembly section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions. Parking Brake WARNING Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. If the riding mower does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the riding mower's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an authorized service dealer to have your brakes properly adjusted. Deck Note: Check the riding mower's tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires, in the Assembly & Set-Up section for more information regarding tire pressure. Front-to-Rear Levelling It is possible to adjust the pitch of the cutting deck. The front of the deck should be between 0" (level) and 1/4" lower than the rear of the deck. Adjust if necessary as follows: 1. With the riding mower parked on a firm, level surface, place the deck lift lever in the middle position and rotate the blade so that it is aligned with the front and rear of the riding mower. 2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first measurement taken should be between 0" (level) and 1/4" less than the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the next step. Figure 4-7 • Tighten the flange lock nut (a) to raise the front of the deck. • Loosen the flange lock nut (a) to lower the front of the deck. Tires Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section for more information regarding tire pressure. Off Season Storage WARNING Never store riding mower with fuel in tank indoors or in poorly ventilated areas where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark, or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or gas appliance. Engine Important: Fuel left in the fuel tank during warm weather deteriorates and will cause serious starting problems. To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine's carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine, the fuel system must be either completely emptied, or the gasoline must be treated with a stabilizer to prevent deterioration. 1. If using a fuel stabilizer: • Read the product manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. • Add to clean, fresh gasoline the correct amount of stabilizer for the capacity of the fuel system. • Fill the fuel tank with treated fuel and run the engine for 2-3 minutes to get stabilized fuel into the carburetor. 2. If emptying the fuel system: WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Drain gasoline before storing the equipment for extended periods. Drain fuel only into an approved container outdoors, away from an open flame. Allow engine to cool. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition prior to draining fuel. Store gasoline in an approved container in safe location. • Do not drain fuel when the engine is hot. Allow the engine adequate time to cool. Drain fuel into an approved container outdoors, away from open flame. Section 4 - Product Care 17