Cub Cadet Challenger 400LX Operation Manual - Page 14

Maintenance & Service Cleaning The body panels can scratch easily. Do not use car wax on the body panels. The use of standard car wash soap is acceptable for cleaning the body panels. Avoid any abrasive cleaner or rubbing compounds for these will damage the body panels. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots. WARNING: DO NOT use a pressure washer. Damage may occur if direct hose spray comes in contact with intake openings, or any other electrical components, i.e. at instrument cluster or under dash. Engine Oil WARNING: If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces may be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Exercise caution to avoid burns. Refer to your Engine Owner's Manual for how often to check and change your engine oil. To drain the oil follow the steps below: 1. Place the oil drain hose down through the hole closest to the oil drain hose. See Figure 6-2. 6 CVT Air Filter To access the CVT air filter element, remove the CVT filter houing by removing the two screws and the hose clamp. Inspect and clean the CVT air filter element with mild soap and water. Allow to dry and install. See Figure 6-4. Housing Element Screw Tire Pressure WARNING: Excessive pressure (above 14 psi) may cause the tire/rim assembly to burst with sufficient force to cause severe injury or death. Hose Clamp The recommended operating tire pressure is 14 psi for all tires. Overinflating above recommended tire pressure can reduce the life of the tire. Check tire pressures before each use. Seat Belts Check proper function before each use. Replace seat belt assembly if any damage is found. If damage is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer. Lug Nuts 2. Check torque of lug nuts after first 10 hours of use. Tighten lug nuts in a diagonal pattern. Torque lug nuts to 65-75 lb-ft using a torque wrench. 3. Air Filter 1. Pull up on latch and turn counter-clockwise to 4. release air cleaner cover. See Figure 6-1. Figure 6-2 Turn the plug counterclockwise and allow oil to drain into a suitable container. See Figure 6-2. Turn the plug clockwise, wipe any residue oil from the oil drain hose and take the oil drain hose out of the hole to return to its normal position. Refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the engine operator's manual. See Figure 6-3 for engine fill/dipstick location. Figure 6-4 Lubrication Use a grease-gun filled with No. 2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease for the eight zerk fittings (four on each side) on the A-Arms. See Figure 6-5. Element Latch Cover Cap 2. 3. 14 Figure 6-1 Remove cover. Remove and inspect air cleaner element. If excessively dirty or damaged, replace element. Reattach cover and secure with latch. IMPORTANT: When reattaching cover, make certain that the cap is pointing downward. See Figure 6-1 inset. Engine Fill/Dipstick Figure 6-3 Figure 6-5 Transaxle WARNING: The fluid for your transaxle has been specially formulated to ensure the safe and proper operation of your vehicle. When changing your transaxle fluid replace it with part no. 490-000-V045 - Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5. Failure to use Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5 oil may result in a failure of your transaxle which could result in property damage or personal injury. DO NOT substitute. 1. Park vehicle on level surface, place shift lever in Neutral, and set parking brake. 2. Allow the unit sufficient time to cool (30 minutes) before attempting any maintenance or repairs.