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Adding Engine Oil
Figure 29
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 dip-
stick. For best results, fill to
the “FULL” mark on the dip-
stick as opposed to adding a
given quantity of oil. Always
check the level on the dipstick
before adding more oil.
Refer to Figure 30 for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add
to the crankcase.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Clean the area around the oil filler
cap to prevent debris from entering
the crankcase. See Figure 29.
• Remove the oil filler cap from the oil
fill tube and SLOWLY pour in oil. Fill
the crankcase until the oil level
reaches the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick. See Figure 28.
• Reinstall the oil filler cap by pressing
it securely onto the oil fill tube.
WARNING:
The oil filler
cap must be pressed
securely onto the oil fill tube
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 caution not to
burn yourself when removing
the side panels, 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 Refer-
ence Chart (page
48) for the correct
part number. Refer to the MAINTE-
NANCE CHART (page 20) and the
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (page 40)
for information regarding the fre-
quency of required oil changes and
the quantity of oil needed.
See (Figure 30), VISCOSITY CHART,
below for the proper type of oil.
Figure 30
The oil filter is located behind the right
side panel and is mounted on the
engine. See Accessing Engine
Compartment on page 22 for details
on removing the side panels.
Radiator Cap
Oil Filler Cap
(Next to Air Filter)
Dipstick
Oil Drain
(Front of Engine)
Oil Filter
Recovery
Tank
Above +32° F
SAE 30W
-4° to 95° F
SAE 10W30
SAE 10W40
Below +32° F
SAE 5W20
