Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the proper type of oil to add to 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 the area around the oil fill tube, and the oil fill cap/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
3.Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill tube. Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 19).
4.Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely into the oil fill tube.
CAUTION
The oil fill cap/dipstick MUST BE INSTALLED SECURELY ONTO THE TUBE AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. Severe engine damage could result from failure to do so.
DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER
NOTE
The engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of operation. Then oil should be changed after every 100 hours of operation.
WARNING
If the tractor has recently been operated, the engine and surrounding areas may be hot. Use caution not to burn yourself when removing the side panels, draining the oil from the crankcase, and changing the oil filter.
NOTE
The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. The filters can be obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under part number
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART and the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the frequency of required oil changes and the quantity and type of oil needed.
The oil filter is located behind the left side panel and is mounted on the engine (See Figure 20).
OIL
FILTER
OIL
DRAIN
VALVE
PLASTIC
CAP
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
Figure 20
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely and carry away more of the engine sediment which may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to avoid burns from hot oil.
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, the oil fill cap/dipstick, and the oil fill tube 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 20). Remove the dipstick.
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.
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