Cub Cadet 1405 - Section N. Operation

SECTION n. OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
1. Check oil level. The oil fill and dipstick are
located on the right rear side of the engine.
(Refer to Figure 10.)
2. Fiil fuel tank with Regular or Unleaded gasoline.
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Cub Cadet Low Ash Engine Oil
Viscosity
Ambient Temperature (Grade SF OR SG)
Above 60°F SAE 30
0° to 100°F SAE 10W30 or 10W40
Below 20°F SAE 5W20 or 5W30
DO NOT USE: Synthetic oil, non-detergent oil or
other non-recommended oils.
DO NOT MIX different brands of oil.
OIL DIPSTICK CHECKS
Dipstick should be checked before starting the unit
EVERY TIME.
Dipstick markings indicate upper and lower limits at a
cold oil condition.
Never overfill engine oil.
OIL FILL
DIPSTICK
Figure 10
3EFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
I. Before you operate the tractor study this manual
carefully. It has been prepared to help you
operate and maintain your tractor with utmost
efficiency.
2. Familiarize yourself with the operation of all the
instruments and controls.
3. Fill the tank with either lead-free, low-lead or reg¬
ular gasoline. Make sure before you fill the tank
that the gasoline is clean and fresh.
4. Check tire inflation pressures.
5. Adjust the seat for operator’s maximum comfort,
visibility and complete control of the tractor.
6. Refer to various sections of the Owner’s Manual
for additional information.
STARTING THE ENGINE
A WARNING
Do not operate tractor if the interlock system
is malfunctioning. It is a safety device
designed for protection of the operator.
■ ^NOTE
This unit is equipped with a safety interlock
system for your protection. The safety inter¬
lock system prevents the engine from crank¬
ing or starting unless the brake/clutch pedal
is fully-depressed, a nd the PTO engagement
switch is in the "OFF" position. The safety
interlock system will automatically shut off
the engine if the operator leaves the seat
before placing the gear shift lever in neutral
("N") and engaging the brake pedal lock.
The safety interlock system will automati¬
cally disengage the PTO if the operator
leaves the seat with the PTO on, or the unit
is shifted into reverse with the PTO in the
"RUN" position. To re-engage the PTO, shift
into neutral ("N"), move the PTO switch into
the "OFF" position, and then engage the
PTO while seated.
A WARNING
During operation do not run the engine in
confined area such as storage building any
longer than is necessary. Immediately move
the tractor outside into the air.
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