Service schedule

Cub Cadet service schedule, operator's manual 769-20951A

Last checked October 2, 2026

• Before Each use
  • Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens & Cooling Fans
  • Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold, Muffler Pipe & Muffler Shields
  • Check/Clean Top & Underside of Deck, Under and Around Spindle Covers & Belt Area
  • Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring and Wiring Harnesses
  • Check/Clean Around Transmission, Axle and Fans
  • Check Air Filter for Dirty, Loose or Damaged Parts
  • Check Engine Oil Level
  • Check/Clean Underside of Deck
• Prior to Storing
  • Check/Clean Engine Intake Screens & Cooling Fans
  • Check/Clean Exhaust Manifold, Muffler Pipe & Muffler Shields
  • Check/Clean Top & Underside of Deck, Under and Around Spindle Covers & Belt Area
  • Check/Clean Around Fuses, Wiring and Wiring Harnesses
  • Check/Clean Around Transmission, Axle and Fans
  • Clean Battery Terminals
  • Grease All Lubrication Points
  • Check Engine Intake Screen/Clean as Needed
  • Check Blades/Sharpen or Replace as Needed
  • Check Tire Pressure
  • Check Safety Interlock System
  • Check Mower Blade Stop Time
  • Inspect & Lube Deck Wheels
  • Check Deck Level/Pitch
  • Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque (Tighten to 325-450 in.-lbs. (37-50 N-m))
  • Check Blade Mount Nut Torque (Tighten to 70-90 ft. lbs. (95-122 N-m))
  • Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
  • Check Spark Arrestor
  • Replace Oil Filter
• Every 10 Hours
  • Clean Battery Terminals
  • Grease All Lubrication Points
  • Check Engine Intake Screen/Clean as Needed
  • Check Blades/Sharpen or Replace as Needed
  • Check Tire Pressure
  • Check/Clean Underside of Deck
  • Check Safety Interlock System
  • Check Mower Blade Stop Time
• Every 25 Hours
  • Inspect & Lube Deck Wheels
  • Check Deck Level/Pitch
• Every 50 Hours
  • Check Belts & Pulleys for Damage/Wear
  • Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque (Tighten to 325-450 in.-lbs. (37-50 N-m))
  • Check Blade Mount Nut Torque (Tighten to 70-90 ft. lbs. (95-122 N-m))
  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
  • Check Spark Arrestor
  • Replace Oil Filter
  • Clean or Change Air Filter
  • Replace Fuel Filter
• Every 100 Hours
  • Check That All Hardware is in Place & Secure
  • Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
• After First 5 Hours
  • Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque (Tighten to 325-450 in.-lbs. (37-50 N-m))
  • Check Blade Mount Nut Torque (Tighten to 70-90 ft. lbs. (95-122 N-m))
  • Engine Break-In Oil Change
  • Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
  • Check Spark Arrestor
• See Engine Manual
  • Check Engine Mounting Bolt Torque (Tighten to 325-450 in.-lbs. (37-50 N-m))
  • Check Spark Plug Condition & Gap
  • Engine Break-In Oil Change
  • Change Engine Oil
  • Check Fuel System (Lines, Tank, Cap, Fittings)
  • Check Spark Arrestor
  • Replace Oil Filter
  • Clean or Change Air Filter
  • Replace Fuel Filter
  • Have Valve Lash Checked & Adjusted

As printed in the operator's manual, form 769-20951A.