Cub Cadet Z-Force S 60 Manual Del Operador página 22

NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Tractor
features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are
applicable to all tractor models and the tractor depicted may
differ from yours.
Maintenance
WARNING!
repairs, disengage the PTO, engage the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the engine operator'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!
engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will
be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
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. Locate the oil drain hose on the right side of the engine. See
Figure 6-1.
Oil Filler
Oil Drain Hose
Square-Head
Hose Plug
3. Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an
appropriate oil collection container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil. Remove the oil fill cap/
dipstick from the oil fill tube.
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Before performing any maintenance or
If the engine has been recently run, the
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Fill Tube
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4. While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil
collection container, unscrew the square head hose plug
from the end of the hose. See Figure 6-1. Drain the engine
oil into the collection container.
5. After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil
drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain
hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
6. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as
instructed in the engine operator's manual
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle pulleys
and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall, dry grass.
Lubrication
WARNING!
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended
starting.
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.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with grease
fittings. See Figure 6-2. Lubricate with a No. 2 multi-purpose grease
applied with a grease gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Grease
Fittings
Figure 6-2