Cub Cadet XT1 LT50 FAB Operation Manual - Page 27

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 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 an authorized dealer. CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL WARNING If the tractor has been recently run, the engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Let the engine cool for at least five minutes. 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 short time to warm the engine oil. The oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil. 2. Open the tractor's hood and locate the oil drain port on the side of the engine. 3. Place an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart (2.36 L) capacity below the opening of the oil drain tube, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube. 4. Open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 34. Rotate Counter-clockwise to open 7. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual. 8. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick. NOTE: Place an absorbent towel beneath the oil filter to keep oil off the engine pulley. NOTE: Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. NOTE: Maintenance, repair or replacement of the emission control devices and systems which are being done at the owner's expense may be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized dealer. Lubrication WARNING Before lubricating, repairing or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. Using a quality lubricating oil, lubricate all lubrication points. Refer to Maintenance Schedule chart located in this manual for proper service intervals. Lubricating Front Wheels Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with a grease fitting. See Figure 35 for the location of the grease fitting on the axles and Figure 36 for the location of the grease fitting on the rims. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease applied with a grease gun per the Maintenance Schedule. Open Clear Oil Drain Tube Closed Figure 34 5. Push the oil drain tube (packed with this manual) onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of the tube into an appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart (2.36 L) capacity to collect the used oil. 6. The engine is equipped with a twist-and-pull drain port. Turn the oil drain valve 1⁄4-turn counter-clockwise, 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 1⁄4-turn clockwise to close the oil drain. Re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to keep debris from entering the drain port. 27 Figure 35 Figure 36