When you're ready to begin planting flowers, vegetables, and more, a Cub Cadet tiller can help you cultivate and prepare the ideal soil for maximum garden growth. Regular maintenance is important for the upkeep of your tiller, so follow this simple garden tiller maintenance guide.
When you're performing maintenance on your Cub Cadet tiller, remember that safety is always first. Make sure to disconnect the spark plug wire, and to use proper protective gear if necessary. If you need your outdoor power equipment professionally serviced, contact our sister company, P&P Small Engines, for an appointment!
Before Every Use
- Check the level of your motor oil
- Clean the engine
After a 2-Hour Break In
- Check your drive belt for appropriate tension
- Check nuts and bolts for tightness
- Change motor oil
- Check the transmission gear oil
Every 5 Hours
- Check the level of your motor oil
Every 10 Hours
- Check your drive belt for appropriate tension
- Check nuts and bolts for tightness
- Change the motor oil
- Lubricate the filter
Every 30 Hours
- Check the transmission gear oil
- Inspect tines for wear
- Check the air pressure of your tires
For the following, refer to your service manual:
- Clean engine
- Service air filter
- Service spark plug