Cub Cadet E977C, 977A manual Fuel And Oil Recommendations, Preparation

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Fuel And Oil Recommendations

Fuel

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The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its resistance to "knocking".Use a minimum of 87 octane of the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A.

NOTE: If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CAUTION: Do not mix oil with gasoline

Oxygenated Fuel

Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added to the gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be sure it is unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating requirement.The following are the EPA approved percentages of fuel oxygenates.

ETHANOL: (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol)

You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.

MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.

METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) 5% by volume

You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume, as long as it also contains co solvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system.

Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of your fuel system.

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated and free from any source of flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a pilot light. Never fill the tank so the fuel level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand and overflow through the vents in the tank cap.

Engine Oil

The following engine oils are recommended:

API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.

Oil Viscosity

Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as follows:

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NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and 10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently when using them.

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Preparation

Fuel

Level the engine (equipment) before fueling.

Remove the fuel tank cap.

Slowly pour fuel into the fuel tank to bottom (B) of

the filler (A).

Do not over fill the fuel tank, fill only to bottom (B) of the filler (A) to prevent spill out of the fuel from the tank cap.

Fuel Tank Capacity, 2.0 L (0.528 us.gal)

Close the tank cap securely by turning it clockwise as far as it will go.

Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level daily before starting the engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause serious damage to the engine such as seizure.

Place the engine (equipment) on level surface. Clean area around the oil gauge before removing it.

Remove the oil gauge (A) and wipe it with clean cloth.

Pour the oil slowly to "FULL" mark on the oil gauge.

Insert the oil gauge into the oil filler (B)WITHOUT

SCREWING IT IN.

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