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MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase is filled with ship-away oil.
This oil may be used for the first 5 hours of engine
operation at temperatures between 0 degrees F and
90 degrees F, If temperatures are not within this
range, drain the oil from the oil filter and crankcase
and replace with new oil as specified in the "LUBRI¬
CATION TABLE."
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricating
oils should be based on the lowest anticipated tem¬
peratures until the next drain period.
Cub Cadet Low Ash Engine Oil meeting API Service
Classification SF is recommended. For maximum
engine life select API SF oils with lowest levels of
barium,
calcium,
or magnesium
additives and
minimum ash content (approximately 0.5%). Lubri¬
cant suppliers will normally furnish this information on
their engine oils.
For oil change Inten/als of 50 hours the following oils
are recommended.
32®F and above — Cub Cadet Low Ash Engine Oil
S.A.E.-30.
O^F to 32®F — Cub Cadet Low Ash Engine Oil S.A.E.
10W-30.
Below 0®F — S.A.E. 5W-20 or S.A.E. 5W-30.
For other approved oils refer to lubrication table.
■^NOTE
For temperatures above 32®F a multi-
viscosity oil 10W-30 or 10W-40 can be used.
When either of these oils is used, the oil
change interval increases to every 25 hours.
Regularly check the oil level of the engine
crankcase to see that it is filled to the correct
level. Always keep the oil level between the
"FULL" and the "LOW" marks on the dip¬
stick. When checking the oil lever the dip¬
stick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way and withdrawn for a
true reading.
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and tractor is level.
During initial break-in period the engine oil
level should be checked frequently.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
To fill the crankcase with oil, place the tractor on a
level surface. Clean the area around the oil fill tube
and dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
crankcase. Remove the oil fill cap and slowly pour 3
pints of oil into the crankcase. Replace the oil fill cap.
The 18-HP and 20-HP Kohler engine is equipped with
a remote oil filter; it is necessary to run the unit for
approximately one minute to allow the oil to fill the
filter and oil lines. After stopping the engine remove
oil fill cap and add the remaining 14 ounces of oil.
pouring slowly, (Engine oil capacity — 3 pints 14
ounces.) When checking the oil level, push the dip¬
stick assembly firmly but slowly until cap bottoms on
tube. DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly MUST
BE PUSHED FULLY INTO TUBE AT ALL TIMES
WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
■I^NOTE
Never overfill the engine crankcase. Engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if
the crankcase is below the "LOW" mark or
over the "FULL" mark.
OIL FILTER
The oil filter is located behind the right side panel and
is mounted to the fire wall. (See Figure 25.) The oil
filter should be changed every oil change interval.
The filters can be obtained through your Cub Cadet
dealer under Pari Number KH-52-050-02; this is the
only approved filler due to the pressure specifications
required for the 18-HP and 20-HP engine.
1.
Oil Filter
2.
Fire Wall
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