Lubrication - Cub Cadet SERIES 1000 LT1042 Operator's Manual

HoseCoupler
Water Port
Figure 15
8. Remain in the operator's position with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes,
allowing the underside of the cutting deck to
throughly rinse.
9. Move the tractor's PTO (Blade Engage) into the
OFF position.
10. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn
the tractor's engine off.
11. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler
from the water port on your decks surface.
12. Repeat step 4- step 11 on the opposite side of the
cutting deck.
Lubrication
Engine
WARNING:
Before lubricating, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Refer to Engine on page 19 for instruction regarding all
engine-related lubrication.
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.
DeckWheels
Each of the tractor deck's front gauge wheels is
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation
DeckSpindles
Grease fittings can be found on the front of each deck
spindle shaft. Lubricate with 251H EP grease oran
equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease. Using a
grease gun, apply two strokes (minimum) or sufficient
grease to the spindle shaft.
Front Wheels
Each of the front wheel axles and rims is equipped with
a grease fitting. See Figure 16. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
RimGrease Fitting
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Figure 16
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