Cub Cadet Pro Z Series 500 Lapbar Operator's Manual page 21

OIL CHART
Apply a few drops of SAE engine oil, grease,
or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both
sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start
engine and operate mower briefly to insure
that oil spreads evenly.
LUBRICATION CHART
Use a grease-gun filled with Shell Alvania RL 2
grease for the blade spindle bearings and NO.
2 Multipurpose Lithium Base Grease for the
remaining fittings.
Engine Oil
• Shell Rotella® T Triple Protection™ 15W40
• Shell Rimula® 15W40
• Reference your engine manual for other approved options
Hydrostatic Fluid
• Cub Drive System Fluid Plus (Shell TT-SB)
• Castrol™ (Syntec®) Edge™ 5W50
Number of Oil Points Description
4 Deck Suspension Pivots
4 Height Adjustment Turnbuckle Clevis Pin
2 Height Adjustment Handle Pivots
2 Height Adjustment Stop Pivots
2 Deck Lift Linkage Pivots
2 Transport Handle Pivots
1 Transport Handle Pin
2 Deck Frame Up-and-Down Pivots
1 Seat Hinge
2 Speed Control Linkage Rod End Bearings
2 Pump Control Lever Pivots
1 Brake Lever Pivot Clevis Pin
1 Brake Lever Control Rod Pivot
1 Brake Control Rod Swivel Joint
4 Brake Rod Clevis Pins
2 Brake Shaft Assembly Pivots
2 Grass Collection System Lid Hinges (If Mower is so equipped)
Number of Grease Fittings Description
3 Blade Spindle Bearings (See Figure 4-2)
2 Front Wheels (See Figure 4-3)
2 Front Wheel Spindles (See Figure 4-3)
2 Mower Deck Ball Wheels (See Figure 4-4)
2 Axle Pivot (See Figure 4-3)
Spindle Lubricant: Use only Shell Alvania RL 2 grease. This grease is an
amber-colored grease designed for high speed bearing applications. It
has a base oil viscosity that reduces running losses, has been formulated
for low noise, has excellent corrosion protection, and has excellent
bearing lubrication.
General Purpose Lubrication: Use any NLGI grade 2 multi-purpose
grease. Shell Albida EP2 is recommended. Shell Albida EP 2 is a red-colored
multi-purpose grease designed for heavy-duty bearing applications. It has
high base oil viscosity for mechanical stability, has been formulated for high
load, low-speed applications, and has excellent lubrication and corrosion
protection.
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