Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual page 23

3. Ifyour e ngine has the oildrain valve s etup s hown i fFig. 6-1,
see theOil D rain V alve s ection below.
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Oil Fill Cap/Di|
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Oil Drain Valve
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If your engine has the oil drain hose setup in Fig. 6-2, see
the Oil Drain Hose section below.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Filter
Oil Fill Tube
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Oil Drain Hose Hose Plug
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Figure 6-2
Oil DrainValve
1.
2.
3.
Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil drain
valve to expose the drain port. Refer to Fig. 6-1 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.
3.
4.
a. Turn the oil drain valve 1A-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
V4-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.
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, and refill the engine with new oil as
instructed in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual.
Oil DrainHose
1. 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.
2. 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 Fig. 6-2. Drain the engine oil
into the collection container.
3. 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.
4. Replace the oil filter, and refill the engine with new oil as
instructed in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual.
Air Cleaner
Service the pre-cleaner and cartridge/air cleaner element as
instructed in the Kawasaki Owner's Manual.
SparkPlug
The spark plugs should be cleaned and the gap reset once a
season. Refer to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
General Battery Information
_ WARNING!
, Should battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected area
immediately with clean cold water. If there is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attention.
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with
clean water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery
charger clips to the battery while the charger is
turned on, as it can cause sparks.
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery. The gas
generated during charging can be combustible.
SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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