SECTION 8
CUB CRAFTERS
HANDLING AND SERVICING
CC11-100
REPORT SC10000AFM
Issued: 11/26/08
Page number: 8-2
Date of revision: 10/31/11
8.3
SERVICING FUEL, OIL, AND OTHER FLUIDS
8.3.1 OIL
Approved Oils:
Cold Weather: SAE 20W-50 or SAE 15W-50
Warm Weather: SAE 40 or SAE 50
Approved Oil Filter:
K&N HP1008
Mineral oil is used during the first 50 hours for engine
break-in. Ashless dispersant detergent oil (meeting
Teledyne Continental Specification MHS-24)
is
recommended after break-in period.
The oil is checked by using the oil door on the upper right
portion of the cowl. Determine oil level by reading the
markings on the dipstick. Recommended quantity is 5
quarts.
With the spin-on oil filter option, the maximum oil change
interval is every 50 hours. Otherwise, the oil should be
changed every 25 hours. In adverse conditions, more
frequent oil changes are recommended.
8.3.2 FUEL
Approved Fuel Grades:
100 Aviation Fuel (green tint)
100LL Aviation Fuel (blue tint)
The fuel caps on each tank have a forward facing vented
cap. Prior to fueling, attach a ground cable and remove
fuel caps. Monitor the amount of fuel added by visually
watching the amount of fuel rise inside the tank. Sump
drains as described in the preflight actions under the
NORMAL PROCEDURES
section. Secure fuel caps on
both tanks with vent tube facing forward.