Cub Cadet LTX 1045 Operation Manual - Page 20

3,

f

Pop open

the

protective

cap on the end

of the

oil drain

valve to expose

the

drain

port.

See Fig 6-1.

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Figure

64

4,

5.

6,

7,

8.

Remove

the

oil fill cap/dipstick

from

the oil fill tube.

Push the

oil drain

hose (packed

with

this

manual)

onto

the

oil drain

port.

Route

the opposite

end

of the

hose into an

appropriate

oil collection

container

with

at least a 2.5 quart

capacity

to collect

the

used oil.

The engine

is equipped

with

either

a twist-and-pull

drain

port

or a tabbed

drain

port.

If your

engine

has the

twist-

and-pull

drain,

go to step a. If your

engine

is equipped

with

the tabbed

drain,

go to step

b.

a.

Turn the

oil drain

valve

V4-turn,

then

pull

outward

to

begin

draining

oil. After

the

oil has finished

draining,

push the

end of the oil drain

valve

back

in and turn

1A-turn to secure it back in place.

Re-cap

the end

of

the oil drain

valve to keep

debris

from

entering

the

drain

port.

b.

Pinch the

tabs on the oil drain

valve, then

pull

outward

to begin

draining

oil. After

the

oil has

finished

draining,

push the end

of the

oil drain

valve

back in, until

the

tabs click

into

place.

Re-cap the

end

of the

oil drain

valve

to keep debris

from

entering

the drain

port.

Replace

the

oil filter

as instructed

in the

Kohler

Owner's

Manual.

Refill the

engine

with

new

oil.

Refer to the Kohler

Owner's

Manual

for information

regarding

the

volume

and weight

of engine

oil.

Air Cleaner

Service

the

pre-cleaner

and

cartridge/air

cleaner

element

as

instructed

in the

Kohler

Owner's

Manual.

SparkPlug

The spark

plug

should

be cleaned

and the

gap reset

once a

season.

Refer to the

Kohler

Owner's

Manual

for correct

plug

type

and gap

specifications.

Hydrostatic Transmission

The hydrostatic

transmission

is sealed

at the factory

and

is

maintenance-free.

The fluid

level cannot

be checked

and the

fluid

cannot

be changed.

Battery

A

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!

Battery

posts,

terminals,

and

related

accessories

contain

lead and

lead compounds,

chemicals

known

to the

State of California

to cause

cancer and

reproductive

harm.

Wash

hands after

handling.

The battery

is sealed

and

is maintenance-free.

Acid

levels

cannot

be checked

and fluid

cannot

be added.

Always

keep the battery

cables and

terminals

clean

and

free of corrosive

build-up.

After

cleaning

the

battery

and terminals,

apply

a light

coat

of petroleum

jelly

or grease to both

terminals.

CAUTION:

If removing

the

battery

for cleaning,

disconnect

the

NEGATIVE (Black)

wire

from

its

terminal

first,

followed

by the

POSITIVE (Red) wire.

When

reinstalling

the

battery,

always

connect

the

POSITIVE (Red) wire

to its terminal

first,

followed

by

the

NEGATIVE (Black)

wire.

Be certain

that

the wires

are connected

to the

correct

terminals;

reversing

them

could

result

in serious

damage

to your

engine's

alternating

system.

(leaning the

Tractor

Any fuel

or oil spilled

on the

machine

should

be wiped

off

promptly.

Do NOT allow

debris

to accumulate

around

the

cooling

fins of the engine,

the

transmission's

cooling

fan or on any other

part

of the

machine,

especially

the

belts

and

pulleys.

SmartJet

Your tractor's

deck

is equipped

with

a water

port

on its surface

as

part

of its deck

wash system.

Use the Smart

Jet to rinse grass clippings

from

the

deck's

underside

and

prevent

the buildup

of corrosive

chemicals.

Complete

the following

steps

AFTER EACH MOWING:

1.

Drive

the tractor

to a level, clear spot

on your

lawn,

near

enough

for your

garden

hose to reach.

CAUTION:

Make certain

the

tractor's

discharge

chute

is directed

AWAY from

your

house,

garage,

parked

cars, etc.

2.

Disengage

the

PTO (Blade

Engage),

set the

parking

brake

and stop

the engine.

3.

Thread

the

hose coupler

(packaged

with

your

tractor's

Operator's

Manual)

onto

the end

of your

garden

hose.

SECTION

6

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MAINTENANCE

&

ADJUSTMENTS

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