Maintenance & Service; Lubrication - Cub Cadet Challenger 400 Manuel De L'utilisateur

Maintenance & Service
Cleaning
The body panels can scratch easily. Do not use
car wax on the body panels. The use of standard
car wash soap is acceptable for cleaning the body
panels. Avoid any abrasive cleaner or rubbing
compounds for these will damage the body panels.
Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
WARNING: DO NOT use a pressure
washer. Damage may occur if direct
hose spray comes in contact with
intake openings, or any other
electrical components, i.e. at
instrument cluster or under dash.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Excessive pressure (above
14 psi) may cause the tire/rim
assembly to burst with sufficient force
to cause severe injury or death.
The recommended operating tire pressure is 14 psi
for all tires. Overinflating above recommended tire
pressure can reduce the life of the tire. Check tire
pressures before each use.
Seat Belts
Check proper function before each use. Replace
seat belt assembly if any damage is found. If damage
is noted, contact your Cub Cadet dealer.
Lug Nuts
Check torque of lug nuts after first 10 hours of use.
Tighten lug nuts in a diagonal pattern. Torque lug
nuts to 65-75 lb-ft using a torque wrench.
Air Filter
1. Pull up on latch and turn counter-clockwise to
release air cleaner cover. See Figure 6-1.
Cover
Figure 6-1
2. Remove cover. Remove and inspect air
cleaner element. If excessively dirty or
damaged, replace element.
3. Reattach cover and secure with latch.
IMPORTANT: When reattaching cover, make
certain that the cap is pointing downward.
See Figure 6-1 inset.
Engine Oil
Refer to your Engine Owner's Manual for how often
to check and change your engine oil. To drain the oil
follow the steps below:
1. Place the oil drain hose down through the hole
closest to the oil drain hose. See Figure 6-2.
2. Turn the plug counterclockwise and allow oil to
drain into a suitable container. See Figure 6-2.
3. Turn the plug clockwise, wipe any residue oil
from the oil drain hose and take the oil drain
hose out of the hole to return to its normal
position.
4. Refill the engine with new oil as instructed in
the engine operator's manual. See Figure 6-3
for engine fill/dipstick location.
Element
Latch
Cap
WARNING: If the engine has been
recently run, the engine, muffler and
surrounding metal surfaces may be
hot and can cause burns to the skin.
Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Exercise
caution to avoid burns.
Figure 6-2
Engine
Fill/Dipstick
Figure 6-3
CVT Air Filter
To access the CVT air filter element, remove the
CVT filter houing by removing the two screws and
the hose clamp. Inspect and clean the CVT air filter
element with mild soap and water. Allow to dry and
install. See Figure 6-4.
Housing
Element
Screw
Hose Clamp
Figure 6-4

Lubrication

Use a grease-gun filled with No. 2 Multipurpose
Lithium Base Grease for the eight zerk fittings (four
on each side) on the A-Arms. See Figure 6-5.
Figure 6-5
Transaxle
WARNING: The fluid for your transaxle
has been specially formulated to
ensure the safe and proper operation
of your vehicle. When changing your
transaxle fluid replace it with part no.
490-000-V045 – Shell Spirax 80W-90
GL5. Failure to use Shell Spirax 80W-90
GL5 oil may result in a failure of your
transaxle which could result in
property damage or personal injury.
DO NOT substitute.
1. Park vehicle on level surface, place shift lever
in Neutral, and set parking brake.
2. Allow the unit sufficient time to cool (30
minutes) before attempting any maintenance
or repairs.
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