Cub Cadet 3165 manual Changing Fuel Filter, Changing Air Cleaner, Servicing The Precleaner

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To remove the spark plugs, always use a spark plug wrench. Check the gap after every 100 hours of operation. Replace a defective plug with a new plug. Set the spark plug gap at .030 inch. Tighten the plug to 10-15 ft-lbs. See your authorized dealer for the correct replacement plug.

Changing Fuel Filter

WARNING: Do not replace the fuel filter when engine is hot.

The engine is equipped with an in-line fuel filter. Visually inspect the filter periodically for a build-up of residue inside the filter body, and for a dirty element which can be indicated by discoloration. Replace the fuel filter when dirty.

Changing Air Cleaner

Air Cleaner

Cover

Element Cover Nut

Element Cover

Foam Precleaner

Paper Element

Air Cleaner Base

Figure 26

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for loose or damaged components and check the condition of the filter element. Remove

any buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing.

See Figure 26 for assembly of the Aircleaner elements.

WARNING: Operating the engine with loose or dam- aged air cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into

the carburetor, causing extensive wear and eventual failure of the engine.

Servicing The Precleaner

Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions. See Figure 26.

•Loosen the aircleaner cover clips and remove the cover.

•Remove the foam precleaner by sliding it up off the paper element.

•Wash the precleaner in warm water with detergent. Rinse the precleaner thoroughly until all traces of the detergent are eliminated. Squeeze out (do not wring) excess water in a dry cloth. Allow the precleaner to air dry.

•Saturate the foam precleaner with new engine oil. Squeeze out all excess oil in a dry cloth.

•Reinstall the foam precleaner over the paper element.

•Reinstall the air cleaner cover and reattach the cover clips to both sides of the air cleaner body.

Servicing The Paper Element

Inspect an replace the paper element as necessary. See Figure 26.

•Loosen the air cleaner cover clips and remove the cover.

•Loosen and remove the element cover nut.

•Remove element cover by lifting straight up.

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Contents CUB Cadet P.O. BOX 368023 CLEVELAND, Ohio 3000Important Safe Operation Practices Table of ContentsPage Slope Operation Service Finding Your Model & Serial Number Calling Service InformationIgnition Stop Safety Labels Found on Your UnitControls Deck Front Lift Rod Assembly PTO SwitchSteering Wheel Parking Brake LeverCenter Lift Height Indicator Ignition / Light SwitchTransmission Release Rod Transmission Oil Fill/DipstickIndicator Light Pod Seat Adjustment LeverOil Pressure Indicator Low Fuel IndicatorOperation Safety Interlock SwitchesFueling The Tractor Starting The EngineDriving On Slopes Setting The Cruise ControlDriving The Tractor Using the Hydraulic Lift System Using The DrawbarStopping The Tractor Opening Tool BoxSeat Adjustment AdjustmentsFront Wheel Alignment Steering Wheel Tilt AdjustmentBrake Inspection and Adjustment Maintenance Chart MaintenanceTurning Radius Adjustment Lubrication Illustration General Battery Information Accessing Engine CompartmentBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalBattery Storage Headlight Bulb ReplacementChecking Transmission Oil Level Tail Light Bulb ReplacementTire Inflation Changing Transmission Oil Adding Transmission OilDamage the hydro transmission Electrical BoxOff-Season Storage FuseEngine Information Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and ObligationsChecking Engine Oil Level Cleaning The EngineChanging Engine Oil Adding Engine OilSAE 30W SparkplugsServicing The Precleaner Changing Air CleanerChanging Fuel Filter Servicing The Paper ElementPage Engine Operates Irregularly or Knocks Trouble ShootingPossible Cause Possible Remedy Optional EquipmentBrakes SpecificationsTires Quick Reference Parts Slope Gauge Limited Warranty TWO-YEAR Residential ONE-YEAR Commercial

3165 specifications

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