Maintenance & Adjustments; Maintenance Schedule; Changing The Engine Oil; Engine - Cub Cadet RZT-S Operator's Manual

Maintenance & Adjustments

Maintenance Schedule

Clean Battery Terminals
Lube Front Caster Wheels and Wheel Spindles
Check Engine Cooling Fins for Debris (Clean as
Necessary)
Lube Pedal Pivot Points
Grease Front Castings
Maintenance
WARNING!
repairs, disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The hydrostatic transmission is sealed at the factory and is
maintenance-free. The fluid level cannot be checked and the
fluid cannot be changed.

Engine

Refer to the Kohler Owner'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 port on the right side of the engine.
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.
20
Each use
Before performing any maintenance or
If the engine has been recently run, the
Before Every
10 Hours
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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.
Oil Drain Hose
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 Kohler Owner's Manual.
Every Prior
25 Hours to Storing
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Square-Head
Hose Plug
Figure 6-1
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