Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet CS Serie Manual Del Operador

Maintenance & Adjustments
Maintenance
General Recommendations
• Always observe safety rules when performing any
maintenance.
• The warranty on this chipper shredder does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse or
negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator
must maintain the equipment as instructed here.
• Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine
warranty.
• All adjustments should be checked at least once each
season.
• Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are
tight.
WARNING:
plug, and ground against engine before, cleaning,
lubricating, or performing any type of maintenance
on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricate the chipper chute hinge with a light oil once a
season.
2. Lubricate the pivot points on the chute deflector with light
oil once a season.
3. Follow the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for engine lubrication instructions.
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Always stop engine, disconnect spark
Equipment Care
• Clean the chipper shredder thoroughly after each use.
• Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry thoroughly
in shade.
• If the reduction chamber becomes clogged, remove and
clean as instructed below.
• Allow the unit to run and clear out all debris for a short
time before shutting the unit down before storage.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not
recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.
Engine Care
Refer to the Maintenance section of the Engine Owner/ Operator
manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
• Check engine oil level before each use as instructed in the
separate engine manual.
Note: When draining or changing the oil: a 90 degree
elbow has been installed on the engine's oil drain to
facilitate the oil change process. This oil drain elbow
passes through a hole in frame. The oil is drained from
below the frame. With this in mind, follow the Engine
Owner/ Operator manual packed with your unit for oil
change instructions.
• Clean or replace air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine
manual.
• The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and
gap specifications.
• Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler
area.
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