Cub Cadet GTX 1054 Garden Tractor GTX 1054 Operator's Manual - Page 19

Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance Schedule Clean Hood/Dash Louvers Check Engine Oil Level Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts Clean and Re-oil Air Filter's Foam Pre-Cleaner Replace Air Filter Element Change Engine Oil and Replace Oil Filter Clean Battery Terminals Lube Front Axles and Rims Clean Engine Cooling Fins Lube Front Deck Wheels Lube Deck Spindles Lube Pedal Pivot Points Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap Replace Fuel Filter Before Each use P P Every 10 Hours P P P Every 25 Hours P P P P P Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Prior to Storing P P P P P P P P P PP P Maintenance WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Engine Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance procedures and instructions. NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer. Changing the Engine Oil WARNING! If the engine has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise caution to avoid burns. NOTE: The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. To complete an oil change, proceed as follows: 1. Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the right side of the engine. 19