MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Engine Maintenance; Engine Oil Change Procedure; Engine Service Information

Maintenance (continued)
Hood Removal
Open hood. Unplug headlight harness
from headlights. On left side of unit,
remove hair pin (Z, Fig. 6-1). Pull pivot
pin (Y) into frame until it clears hood.
Remove hood.
A CAUTION
HOOD RETAINING HARDWARE MAY
BECOME HOT FROM ENGINE EXHAUST.
BURNS MAY RESULT. DO NOT REMOVE
HOOD WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING
ENGINE AND ALLOWING THESE PARTS
TO COOL.
A CAUTION
DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH HOOD OPEN.
HOOD DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Hood Installation
Insert right side of hood onto pivot on
tractor frame. Insert pivot pin (Y) so the
outside end is flush with the outside of
frame. Position pivot hole in left side of
hood (X) over pivot pin (Y).
Push pivot pin (Y) out until hole for hair
pin (Z) is visible (it may be necessary to
rotate pivot pin to access hole). Retain
pivot pin and hood with hair pin (Z).
Reconnect headlight harness.
Engine Service
For complete engine service, contact an
authorized engine dealer. To locate an
authorized engine dealer, refer to the
“Yellow Pages” under “Engines—
Gasoline” or “Gasoline—Engines”.
Provide the dealer with the engine model
and serial numbers. Routine engine
service is described below. For more
detailed engine service information,
refer to the engine manual provided with
the unit. Refer to the serial number tag
on engine to determine the specific
engine model, type and specification
numbers.
Engine Oil
Engine oil level must be between “ADD”
and “FULL” marks on dipstick at all
times. Check before each use.
CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Clean area around dipstick (A, Fig. 6-2)
so dirt does not fall into crankcase when
dipstick is removed.
Remove dipstick. Oil level must be
between “ADD” and “FULL” marks on
dipstick. Do not overfill. Oil level must
not exceed “FULL” mark on dipstick.
ADD OIL: Remove oil fill cap (A, Fig. 6-
2) and add oil.
NEW ENGINE: Change oil after first 5
hours of use, then change oil regularly
as specified on the lubrication chart on
page 33.
Change Oil: Change oil (and service oil
filter on models so equipped) as
specified in engine manual. Drain oil
while it is warm. Warm oil flows more
freely and carries away more impurities.
• Remove oil fill cap (A, Fig. 6-3).
• Remove protective cap (W) to expose
oil drain port (U) on oil drain fixture (T).
• Push oil drain hose (S) (included with
unit) onto oil drain fixture. Route other
end of hose to an appropriate waste oil
collection container.
• Twist oil drain fixture to open position.
Pull out. Drain oil completely.
• Push in and twist oil drain fixture to the
closed position. Remove and store hose
(S). Replace protective cap (W).
• Re-fill engine with oil through dipstick
opening. See engine owners manual for
correct oil specifications. Fill to level
between “ADD” and “FULL” marks on
dipstick.
For complete engine lubrication
information, including engine oil
specifications & capacities, refer to the
engine owners manual provided with the
unit.
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