Cub Cadet 2146 User Manual

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SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems, which are being done at
the customer’s expense, may be performed by any
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by an authorized
Linamar/Onan service outlet.
ENGINE OIL
The engine-crankcase is filled with 10W30 ship-away
oil. This oil may be used for the first 24 hours of engine
operation at temperatures between 0° and 80°F. If
temperatures are not within this range, drain the oil
from the oil filter and crankcase and replace with new
oil as specified in the LUBRICATION TABLE. The
engine oil must be drained and replaced with new oil
after 24 hours of egnine operation and every 100 hours
thereafter.
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricating
oils should be based on the lowest anticipated
temperatures until the next scheduled oil change.
Single weight SAE 30 oil is preferable when
temperatures are consistantly above freezing.
For oil change intervals of 100 hours, the following oils
are recommended.
Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade SG/SH)
+32°F and Above — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
30 weight
0° to 80°F — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
10W30 or S.A.E. 10W40
-20°F to 50°F — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
5W30
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Regularly checking and maintaining the engine oil level
in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized.
Checking the oil level every 4 hours, or before each
use, during the first 24 hours of operation is especially
important. Referring to Figure 19, check the oil level
BEFORE EACH USE as follows:
• The engine must be cool so the oil has had time to
drain into the sump of the crankcase.
• Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
• Turn the oil fill cap/dipstick counterclockwise until
it stops then lift upward to remove. Wipe the dip-
stick clean, push it back into the oil fil tube until the
cap seats, then withdraw to check the oil level.
• Always keep the oil level at or near the “FULL”
mark on the dipstick. If the oil is low, add oil of the
proper type up to the “FULL” mark. Always check
the oil level with the dipstick before adding more
oil.
• Never operate the engine with the oil level below
the “ADD” mark or above the “FULL” mark on the
dipstick.
• Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely into the oil
fill tube.
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
CAUTION
The engine oil level should be checked every 4
hours, or before each use, during the first 24
hours of operation and prior to every use
thereafter.
Figure 19
ADDING OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the engine crankcase. The engine
may overheat and/or damage may result if the
oil level is below the “ADD” mark or over the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick.
OPERATING
RANGE
FULL
MARK
ADD
MARK
TWIST-LOCK
TYPE CAP

Cub Cadet 2146 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	2146
Category	Tractor
Language	English