Cub Cadet 1200 Operator's Manual page 33

ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase is filled with ship-away oil.This
oil may be used for the first 30 hours of
engine operation at temperatures between +90
degrees F. and 0 degrees F. If temperatu res are not
within this range, drain the oil from the crankcase
and replace with new oil as specified in the
"lubrication Table". The engine oil must be
drained and replaced with new oil every 30 hours
of engine operation.
lubricate the entire tractor, using only high
quality lubricating oils and grease as specified in
the "lubrication Table", For your own protection,
select only oils and greases of recognized manu-
facture.
Regularly check the oil levels of the engine
crankcase and transmission to see that they are
filled to the correct levels. NOTE: Check the oil
level only while the engine is stopped.
We recommend I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil. If other
than I.H. No. 1@ Engine Oil is used, it must be
designated as meeting either SO or SE re-
quirements.
Always keep the oil level between the "FULL" and
the "LOW" marks on the gauge. When checking
the oil level the gauge must be withdrawn and
wiped clean, then inserted all the way and with-
drawn for a true reading.
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubri-
cating oils should be based on the lowest antici-
pated temperature until the next drain period. See
page 33.
NOTE: Never overfill the engine crankcase. Engine
damage may result if the crankcase is below the
"LOW" mar!< or over the "FULL" mark.
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