Cub Cadet CS470 - Oil and Fuel; Oil Usage and Filling

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OIL AND FUEL
USING THE RIGHT OIL
Use a high-quality SAE 30 weight oil. DO NOT use dirty oil. Failure
to use clean oil of the correct type can cause premature engine
wear and failure.
Fig. 9
Strap
Buckle
ADDING OIL: INITIAL USE
NOTE: This unit was shipped without oil in the crankcase. Oil must
be added before starting the unit.
NOTE: Never add oil to the fuel tank. This unit has a four-cycle
engine. DO NOT mix oil with gasoline.
1. Set the unit on a flat, level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil fill plug (Fig. 10).
3. Pour 2.03 fluid oz. (60 ml) of oil into the oil fill hole (Fig. 10).
NOTE: This unit comes with a 2.03 fluid oz. (60 ml) container of oil.
NOTE: DO NOT overfill. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
4. Wipe up any oil that may have spilled.
5. Make sure the O-ring is in place on the oil fill plug (Fig. 10).
6. Reinstall the oil fill plug.
WARNING:
OVERFILLING THE CRANKCASE MAY
CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 8
Clip
Shoulder Strap
/ Harness Loop
Fig. 10
Oil Fill Plug
Oil Fill Hole
O-Ring