Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual

LUBRICATION GUIDE
1. Engine filler cap and dipstick.
2. Steering knuckles (2).
(Both sides)
3. Transmission oil filter.
4. Front axle pivot bolt.
(Right side)
5. Transmission oil level and fill tube.
6. Engine oil drain plug and oil filter.
7. Transmission oil filter.
8. Transmission oil filter.
Speed Control Linkage
9. Cam plates.
Miscellaneous
Brake pedal shaft.
—Before Each Use
Check the oil (with the engine stopped) and add sufficient new oil to
bring it to the "FULL” mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Do not
operate the engine if the oil level is below the "LOW" mark on the
dipstick.
After Every 10 Hours of Operation
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
NOTE: After the first 10 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter
and replace with a new filter. Refer to "MAINTENANCE." Change
the transmission oil filter after 50 hours and every 100 hours of
operation thereafter.
Use 251H EP grease or equivalent No. 2 multi-purpose lithium
grease and apply sufficient grease to flush out old grease and dirt.
NOTE: It may be necessary to rotate the front axle to reach the
grease fitting.
-After Every 30 Hours of Operation
Check the oil with the engine stopped. Keep the lubricant up to
"FULL" mark on dipstick (6).
NOTE: Transmission oil level and fill tube also services the follow¬
ing.
1. Hydrostatic transmission
2. Rear axle
3. Hydraulic lift system
4. Front hydraulic outlets
5. Power steering
-After Every 50 Hours of Operation
While the engine oil is warm, remove the drain plug and oil filter (5),
and drain all of the oil from the crankcase and oil filler lines. Replace
the drain plug. Refer to "MAINTENANCE," "FILLING THE
CRANKCASE" & "OIL FILTER" for proper oil filling procedure.
Refer to "LUBRICATION TABLE" for the proper quantity and viscos¬
ity to use.
NOTE: After the first 50 hours only, remove the transmission oil filter
and replace with a new filter. Refer to "MAINTENANCE." Change
the transmission oil filter every 100 hours of operation thereafter.
—Every 100 Hours of Operation
Change the transmission oil filter and replace with a new filter. Refer
to "MAINTENANCE.”
Once a year, apply a small amount of 251H EP grease or equivalent
No. 2 multi-purpose lithium grease in the slots.
Lubricate the brake pedal shaft and linkage with eight or ten drops of
engine oil.
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Cub Cadet 1872 Specifications

General

Horsepower	18 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive Type	2WD
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Capacity	5 U.S. gal (18.9 L)
PTO	Mid
Max Speed	8 mph