Cub Cadet 1782 User Manual

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1. Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the
engine, and drain all the old oil. Draining oil will
be easier and complete if done while the engine
is still warm.
2. Replace drain plug and add new engine oil up to
the upper mark of the dipstick.
3. Engine should be started, run briefly, stopped and
oil level rechecked.
REPLACING THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE
(See Figure 41)
The oil filter can be obtained through your Cub Cadet
dealer under Part Number KB-70000-15241.
A CAUTION
Stop the engine before replacing the oil filter
cartridge.
Wipe off any excess oil after installing filter.
1. Replace the oil filter cartridge after the first 35
hours. Thereafter, change the oil filter with every
other engine oil change.
2. Remove the oil filter cartridge with a filter wrench.
3. Apply a film of oil to the gasket of the new car¬
tridge.
4. Screw in the cartridge by hand. When the gasket
comes into contact with the seal surface, tighten
the cartridge an additional 1/2 turn by hand.
5. A fter the cartridge has been replaced, the engine
oil level drops. Thus, run the engine for a while
and check for oil leaks around the seal. Recheck
the engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.
RECOMMENDED OIL
Use Cub Cadet Diesel Engine Oil with viscosity grade
according to the following ambient temperature
ranges.
Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade CD)
Above 77°F SAE 30
32°F to 77°F SAE 20 or 15W-40
Below 32°F SAE 10 or 10W-30
DO NOT USE: Synthetic oil, non-detergent oil or
other non-recommended oils.
DO NOT MIX different brands of oil.
ENGINE OIL CAPACITY—98.4 oz. (approximately
6.2 pints) including oil in oil filter.
OIL CHANGE INTERVALS
OIL OIL FILTER
Initial Change 35 hours 35 hours
Normal Change 100 hours 200 hours
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECKS
1. Engine oil level should be checked before starting
the unit every time.
2. Dipstick markings indicate upper and lower limits
at a cold oil condition.
3. Never overfill engine oil.
RADIATOR AND COOLANT
A WARNING
It is dangerous to remove the radiator pres¬
sure cap when the system is hot. Allow the
system to cool and remove the cap cau¬
tiously.
A CAUTION
1. Make it a rule to check the coolant level
before every operation.
2. Never use dirty or salt water as coolant.
3. Be sure to tighten the radiator pressure
cap securely after checking coolant.
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Cub Cadet 1782 Specifications

General

Horsepower	17 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Cutting Width	50 inches
Drive	2WD
Reverse Speed	0-3.5 mph
Blades	3
Fuel Capacity	3 U.S. gallons
Cutting Height	1.0 - 4.0 inches