Cub Cadet 2146 Operator's Manual page 25

8. Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of
the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until
the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
Refer to FILLING THE CRANKCASE and to the
LUBRICATION TABLE and refill the crankcase with
the quantity and type of oil specified.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
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. For best results, fill
to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick as opposed
to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check
the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to
pour into the crankcase.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the oil fill tube and oil fill
cap/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
crankcase.
3. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube
and SLOWLY pour oil into the fill tube. The oil
capacity is approximately 2 pints. Fill the
crankcase until the oil level reaches the "FULL"
mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 19).
4. Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely into the oil
fill tube.
CAUTION
The oil fill capdipstick MUST BE INSTALLED
SECURELY ONTO THE TUBE AT ALL TIMES
WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. Severe
engine damage could result from failure to do so.
5. Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for 30
seconds, then stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
6. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. DO
NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.
7. Check for leaks around the oil filter, drain pipe,
drain cap.
CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
Check the oil level of the transmission case before
each use to see that it is filled to the correct level. Be-
fore checking the transmission oil level, clean the area
around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from
entering the transmission. Always keep the oil level be-
tween the "FULL" and the "ADD" marks on the dipstick
(See Figure 21). When checking the oil level, the dip-
stick must be withdrawn and wiped clean, then insert-
ed all the way before being withdrawn for a true
reading.
OPERATING
RANGE
ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
or leakage may result if the oil level in the
transmission case is below the "ADD" mark or
over the "FULL" mark of the dipstick. For best
results, fill to the "FULL" mark on the dipstick as
opposed to adding a given quantity of oil.
Always check the level on the dipstick before
adding more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add to the
transmission case.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
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NOTE
TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK
Figure 21
CAUTION