Cub Cadet 2176 manual Filling the Crankcase

While the engine oil is warm, proceed as follows:

NOTE

A 12 inch length of flexible tubing is supplied in the owner’s manual package and should be used to drain the engine oil.

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.

2.Clean around the base of the oil filter, oil level dipstick, dipstick tube, and the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.

3.Unseat the plastic dust cap from the engine oil drain valve. To prevent loss of the cap, do not remove the cap’s retaining ring from the drain valve (Refer to Figure 19). Remove the dipstick and oil fill cap.

4.Attach the flexible tubing (supplied in owner’s manual package) to the drain valve. Place an appropriate container below the open end of the tubing to collect the old oil.

5.To open the drain valve, push it slightly inward and turn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it outward.

6.Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen.

7.Allow the old oil to completely drain from the engine crankcase into the container below. To close the drain valve, push it inward, turn clockwise until it stops and then release it.

8.Remove the flexible tubing from the drain valve. Clean the tubing and store in a safe place for future use.

9.Clean the drain valve and push the plastic dust cap onto the valve.

10.To assure a continuous flow of oil to all critical lubrication points within the engine, pour some new oil into the treaded center hole of the filter and allow time for the oil to be absorbed into the filter material.

11.Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.

Refer to FILLING THE CRANKCASE and to the LUBRICATION TABLE and refill the crankcase with the quantity and type of oil specified.

FILLING THE CRANKCASE

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.

NOTE

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.

Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to pour into the crankcase.

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.

2.Clean around the oil level dipstick, dipstick tube, and the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.

3.Remove the oil filler cap from the left valve cover and SLOWLY pour in oil. The oil capacity is approximately 4 pints. Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 18).

4.Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely into the valve cover.

NOTE

The oil filler cap MUST BE TIGHTENED SECURELY INTO THE VALVE COVER AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.

5.Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for 30 seconds, then stop the engine and remove the ignition key.

6.Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. DO NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.

7.Check the oil filter and drain valve for leaks.

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