Maintenance Schedule and Tips
Zero-Turn Mowers Maintenance Schedule and Tips
When properly cared for, Cub Cadet's zero-turn lawn mowers can be your go-to lawn care tool for years. So to keep your mower riding smoothly, follow the zero-turn mower maintenance schedule below, then keep reading for a few tips on getting the most from your Cub Cadet riding mower.
| | Before Each Use | Every 10 Hours | Every 25 Hours | Every 50 Hours | Every 100 Hours | Prior to Storing |
| Check engine intake screen/cover | X | | | | | |
| Check engine oil level | X | | | | | |
| Check air filter for dirty, loose or damaged parts | X | | | | | |
| Clean and re-oil pre-cleaner (if applicable) | | | X | | | |
| Replace air filter element | | | | | X | |
| Change engine oil and replace oil filter | | | | X | | |
| Clean battery terminals | | X | | | | X |
| Lube front pivot axle and caster axles | | X | | | | X |
| Clean engine cooling fins | | | X | | | X |
| Lube deck wheels | | | | X | | X |
| Check spark plug condition & gap | | | | | X | X |
| Replace fuel filter | | | | | X | |
Zero-Turn Mower Maintenance Tips
Use these tips to keep your zero-turn mower running strong for years to come:
- Follow the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. The recommendations not only keep your mower running well, they make it safe to ride. Neglecting a step could cause the mower to malfunction, and potentially cause an injury.
- If you're not sure how to do any of the procedures mentioned above, such as checking the spark plug gap, you can use our step-by-step lawn mower how-to articles or take your mower (or the plug) to a local servicing dealer.
- Keep a calendar of when each maintenance check was last performed, so you never forget to change the oil or lube the deck wheels.
Find a Cub Cadet service dealer near you to handle maintenance and repairs you are unfamiliar with.
