Cub Cadet THE TANK S6031, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance

WARNING! 

Before performing any maintenance or 

repairs, disengage the PTO, move the speed control 

pedals to the neutral position, engage the parking 

brake, stop the engine and remove the key to 

prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Contact Cub Cadet Customer Service for engine issues. Refer to 

page 2 for more information.

Refer to the Kawasaki Owner’s Manual for all engine maintenance 

intervals, procedures, specifications 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 

! If the engine has been recently run, the 

engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will 

be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise 

caution to avoid burns.

Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. Change the 

oil and filter after the first five hours. The oil filter should be 

changed at every oil change interval. Be careful not to spill oil on 

any of the belts.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:

Run the engine for a short time to warm the engine oil. The 

1. 

oil will flow more freely and carry away more impurities. 

Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
Locate the oil drain hose on the engine.

2. 

Route the free end of the oil drain hose toward an 

3. 

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.
While holding the free end of the oil drain hose over the oil 

4. 

collection container, unscrew the square-head hose plug 

from the end of the hose. See Fig. 6-1. Drain the engine oil 

into the collection container.

After draining the oil, wipe any residual oil from the oil 

5. 

drain hose. Thread the square head plug into the drain 

hose fitting and fully tighten the plug.
Refill the engine with new oil. Refer to the Kawasaki 

6. 

Owner’s Manual for information regarding the volume and 

weight of engine oil.

Changing the LPG Tanks

WARNING 

! If the engine has been recently run, the 

engine, muffler and surrounding metal surfaces will 

be hot and can cause burns to the skin. Exercise 

caution to avoid burns.

To change or remove the LPG tanks proceed as follows:

Make sure the tractor is off and the key is removed from the 

1. 

ignition.
Ensure that the fuel supply valve is turned off.

2. 

Remove the regulator hose from the LPG tank by twisting it 

3. 

clockwise. See Fig. 6-2.

NOTE: 

The hose has left-handed threads to prevent 

improper usage.
Release the two (2) straps that secure the cylinder to the 

4. 

machine. See Fig. 6-2.

Carefully lift cylinder straight up to remove from machine. 

5. 

Transport tank to an authorized LPG fueling station for 

6. 

refueling.

DANGER! 

An overfilled cylinder can cause a fire or 

explosion.

If exchanging tanks, be sure to use cylinders that contain 

7. 

LPG classified as HD-5 by national Gas Processors 

Association (nGPA) and cylinders that are designed & 

patented specifically for lawn care use as a vapor-delivery 

system.

NOTE: 

See Initial LPG Tank Fill-Up in the Assembly & Set-Up 

section for information on new, previously un-filled tanks.

Figure 6-1

Regulator

Hose

Straps

Figure 6-2