Cub Cadet 3185 manual Adding Engine Oil, Changing Engine Oil

Before checking the oil level, clean the						Refer to Figure 24 for information
area around the oil level dipstick to						regarding the proper type of oil to add
prevent debris from entering the						to the crankcase.
crankcase. See Figure 23. Always						•	Place the tractor on a level surface
keep the oil level between the “FULL”							and engage the parking brake. Stop
and the “ADD” marks on the dipstick.							the tractor engine and remove the
See Figure 22.							ignition key.
When	checking	the	oil	level,	the	•	Clean the area around the oil filler
							cap to prevent debris from entering
engine must be cold, the dipstick must
							the crankcase. See Figure 23.
be withdrawn and wiped				clean,	then
						• Remove the oil filler cap from the left
inserted (screw in if necessary) all the
							valve cover	and SLOWLY pour in
way	into the	tube	before being
							oil. Fill the	crankcase until the oil
withdrawn for a true reading.
							level reaches the “FULL” mark on
Check the oil level only while the							the dipstick. See Figure 22.
engine is stopped and the tractor is						• Reinstall the oil filler cap by
level.							screwing it securely into the valve
							cover.

Adding Engine Oil

Dipstick Oil Fill Cap

Figure 23

WARNING: Never overfill the

engine crankcase. The engine may overheat and/or damage may result if the crankcase is below the “ADD” 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.

WARNING: 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.

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING: If the tractor has recently been operated, the engine and surrounding areas may be hot. Use cau- tion not to burn yourself when removing the side pan- els, draining the oil from the crankcase, and changing the oil filter.

The oil filter should be changed at every oil change interval. The filters can be obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer. See the Quick Reference Chart for the correct part number. Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART on page 17 and the SPECIFICATIONS TABLE on page 33 for information regarding the frequency of required oil changes and the quantity of oil needed.

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