Cub Cadet 2182 User Manual

REPLACING THE OIL FILTER CARTRIDGE
(See Figure 38)
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.
Figure 38
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. After 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.
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. M ake it a rule to check the coolant level
before every operation.
2. N ever use dirty or salt water as coolant.
3. Be sure to tighten the radiator pressure
cap securely after checking coolant.
4. When coolant is added, coolant level
may drop the first time the engine is
started. After operating tractor briefly,
allow system to cool and recheck
coolant level.
5. To drain coolant, always open both
coolant cocks located at the crankcase
side and at the lower part of the radia¬
tor; simultaneously open the radiator
cap as well. With the cap tightly closed,
a complete drain of coolant is impossi¬
ble.
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Cub Cadet 2182 Specifications

General

Engine Power	18 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Blades	2
Deck Lift	Manual
Tires (Front)	16 x 6.5-8
Turning Radius	18 inches
Fuel Capacity	3.5 gallons
Drive System	2WD
Engine Model	Kohler CH18