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SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
The engine-crankcase is filled with ship-away oil. This
oil may be used for the first 5 hours of engine operation
at temperatures between 0° and 90°F. If temperatures
are not within this range, drain the oil from the oil filter
and crankcase and replace with new oil as specified in
the LUBRICATION TABLE. The engine oil must be
drained and replaced with new oil after 5 hours of
engine operation and then after every 50 hours of
operation.
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricating
oils should be based on the lowest anticipated
temperatures until the next scheduled oil change.
Cub Cadet Engine Oil meeting API Service
Classification SG or SH is recommended. For
maximum engine life select API SG or SH oils with
lowest levels of barium, calcium or magnesium
additives and minimum ash content (approximately
0.5%). Lubricant suppliers will normally furnish this
information on their engine oils.
For oil change intervals of 50 hours, the following oils
are recommended.
Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade SG/SH)
+40°F and Above — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
30 weight
0° to 40°F — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
5W20 or S.A.E. 5W30*
0°F and below — Synthetic Engine Oil S.A.E.
5W20 or S.A.E. 5W30 only
*Synthetic Engine Oil S.A.E. 5W20 or S.A.E. 5W30 is
acceptable.
Regularly check the oil level of the engine crankcase to
see that it is filled to the correct level. Always keep the
oil level between the “FULL” and the “LOW” marks on
the dipstick. When checking the oil level, the engine
must be cold, the dipstick must be withdrawn and
wiped clean, then screwed all the way into the tube
before being withdrawn for a true reading.
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Before each use, the oil level of the engine crankcase
should be checked to see that it is filled to the correct
level. Close monitoring of the oil level during the first 10
hours of operation of the engine is especially
important. Before checking the oil level, clean the area
around the oil level dipstick to prevent debris from
entering the crankcase. Always keep the oil level
between the “FULL” and the “LOW” marks on the
dipstick (See Figure 20). When checking the oil level,
the engine must be cold, the dipstick must be
withdrawn and wiped clean, then screwed all the way
into the tube before being withdrawn for a true reading.
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
Figure 20
CAUTION
The oil level should be checked every hour
during the first 5 hours of operation and prior to
every use there after.
CAUTION
The dipstick must be tightened securely when
the engine is operating. Severe engine damage
could result from failure to do so.
ADDING OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if the
crankcase is below the “LOW” mark or over the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick. For best results, fill
to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed
to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check
the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.
OIL LEVEL
DIPSTICK