Cub Cadet LT 2180 Operator's Manual page 25

2. Clean the area around the oil filler cap to prevent
debris from entering the crankcase. See Figure 21.
Figure 21
3. Unscrew the oil filler cap from the right valve cover
and SLOWLY pour in oil (See Figure 21). Fill the
crankcase until the oil level reaches the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 20).
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely
into the valve cover.
CAUTION
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.
DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER
The engine oil should be changed after the first 5 to 8
hours of operation. Then oil should be changed after
every 50 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 BS-492932.
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.
OIL
FILLER
CAP
The oil filter is located behind the left side panel and is
mounted on the engine (See Figure 22).
ENGINE OIL
FILTER
FLEXIBLE
TUBING
Figure 22
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 filler
cap, and the dipstick 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 22). 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.
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OIL DRAIN
VALVE
PLASTIC
CAP