Maintenance - Cub Cadet 1782 Owner's Manual

SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
FUEL
Fuel Level Check and Refueling
Always use light oil diesel fuel. You are required to
use recommended diesel fuels only. Do not use alter¬
native fuels, because their quality is unknown and
their quality may be inferior. Do not use kerosene,
which is very low in cetane rating, and could adversely
affect the engine.
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WARNING
1. Do not add fuel or alcohol to diesel fuel.
This creates a vapor which is extremely
explosive.
2. NEVER SMOKE while refueling. Shut
off engine and electrical equipment.
3. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill
the fuel tank near an open flame. Do
not smoke when working around
inflammable fuel.
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CAUTION
1. Be sure to use a strainer when filling the
fuel tank. Dirt or sand in the fuel will
cause fuel injection pump failure.
2. Be careful not to let the fuel tank
become empty, or air can enter the fuel
system, which will necessitate bleeding
before engine will start.
3. Be careful not to spill fuel during refuel¬
ing. If fuel should spill, wipe it off at
once to reduce chance of a fire.
■^NOTE
Do not fill the tank to its full capacity. Space
is required for vapor expansion in the event
of a temperature change. A tank filled to
capacity may overflow if exposed to a rise in
temperature or direct sunlight.
Be sure that the filler cap is tightened securely before
starting the engine.
Bleeding the Fuel System
Bleeding the fuel system is required:
1. After the fuel filter and lines have been detached
and refitted.
2. After the fuel tank has become empty.
3. Before the tractor is to be used after long storage.
PROCEDURE
1. Fill the fuel tank. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
(See Figures 35 and 36.)
2. Loosen air vent plugs of the fuel filter a few turns.
Figure 36
1. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
2. Air Vent Plugs
3. Fuel Shut-Off Valve "ON"
4. Fuel Shut-Off Valve "OFF"
5. Fuel Filter Cup
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