Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

OIL LEVEL CHECK
Before each use, the oil level of the engine crankcase
should be checked to see that it is filled to correct
level. Close monitoring of the oil level during the first
10 hours of operation of the engine is especially
important. Always keep the oil level between the
"FULL" and the "LOW" marks on the dipstick. When
checking the oil level the dipstick must be withdrawn
and wiped clean, then inserted all the way and with¬
drawn for a true reading.
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and tractor is level.
A CAUTION
The oil level should be checked every hour
during the first 5 hours of operation.
OIL CHANGE PROCEDURE
NOTE
The engine oil should be changed after the
first 5 hours of operation.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART and the LUBRI¬
CATION TABLE for information regarding the fre¬
quency of oil change and the quantity and type of oil
needed. While the engine oil is warm, proceed as
follows:
WARNING
Oil may be hot. Use care to avoid burns
from hot oil.
1. P lace the tractor on a level surface, and engage
brake pedal lock. Remove the drain plug and col¬
lect the old oil in an adequate container. (Refer to
Figure 26.)
■ ^NOTE
The engine oil level should be checked prior
to every use.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
To fill the crankcase with oil, place the tractor on a
level surface. Clean the area around the oil fill tube
and dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
crankcase.
NOTE
Never overfill the engine crankcase. Engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if
the crankcase is below the "LOW" mark or
over the "FULL” mark. For oil capacity refer
to the SPECIFICATIONS and LUBRICA¬
TION TABLE sections.
Remove the oil fill cap and dipstick and fill to the full
mark on the dipstick. POUR SLOWLY. The oil capa¬
city is 3-1/2 pints without an oil filter service kit
installed, and 4 pints with the kit installed. When
checking the oil level, push the dipstick assembly
firmly but slowly until cap bottoms on tube. DO NOT
OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly MUST BE PUSHED
FULLY INTO TUBE AT ALL TIMES WHEN ENGINE
IS OPERATING.
■ ^NOTE
If the optional oil filter kit has been installed,
proceed with steps 2 and 3. If no oil filter is
installed, proceed with step 4.
2. Remove the oil filter by turning it counterclock¬
wise.
3. Apply a light coat of oil to rubber seal on oil filter.
Install filter turning it clockwise. Filter should be
snug plus 1/2 turn.
4. Replace the drain plug.
5. Refer to ’’FILLING THE CRANKCASE” and
’’LUBRICATION GUIDE” and refill the
crankcase.
Figure 26
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English