Problem with my new cub...I'm bummed

   / Problem with my new cub...I'm bummed
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Re: Problem with my new cub...I\'m bummed

got my tractor back yesterday, they said it was the inlet needle that was causing my problems, must've been sticking and then swelling a bit when the engine got hot. Ran fine yesterday, just finished cutting when it started to rain. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Now, when I bought it, they couldn't find the manual, but they are ordering me a new one, but I saw some comments to my questions about changing the oil after 5hrs of run time. Is this standard with all small engines? What kind of oil do I need to use?

I did get an oil filter when I was at the dealer the other day, but didn't get a transaxle filter. Does that also need to be changed after 5hrs? What kind of tranny fluid do I need?

Also, how often to I grease the zerks (steering/wheel bearings/belt pulleys) and what kind of grease do I use?
 
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Re: Problem with my new cub...I\'m bummed

General rule is to change the motor oil after the first 5-10 hours of use. In fact on the EFI Tanks afer 5 hours the "change oil" light comes one...has freaked a few customers out that I forgot to mention it to!

Anyway, the trans. fluid should be changed once a year or every 100 hours (Might be different for your model which is a few years old). Cub makes their own fluid for the trans., its expensive but I would suggest using it during the warranty period just in case.

I would suggest greasing it after every three-to-four uses.
 
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thanks gamble!
I hope I get my manual soon, then I won't be asking these what seem to me to be dumb questions.
 
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( thanks gamble!
I hope I get my manual soon, then I won't be asking these what seem to me to be dumb questions. )</font>

Most of the operator manuals can be downloaded in PDF format from the MTD website.

Bob B.
 
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Cub, in their warranty books states that within the first year the dealer will pick up/repair/ and return to you for no charge your mower. I checked with the dealer who sold me mine and he stated that was a correct statement.
 

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