Changing Engine Oil - Cub Cadet 3185 Operator's Manual

around the oil level dipstick to prevent
debris from entering the crankcase.
See Figure 23.
level between the "FULL" and the
"ADD" marks on the dipstick. See
Figure 22.
When checking the oil level, the engine
must be cold, the dipstick must be
withdrawn and
inserted (screw in if necessary) all the
way into the
withdrawn for a true reading.
Check the oil level only while the
engine is stopped and the tractor is
level.
The oil level should be checked every
hour during the first 5 hours of
operation.
Adding Engine Oil
Dipstick
Figure 23
WARNING:
engine crankcase. The engine
may overheat and/or damage
may result if the crankcase is
below the "LOW" 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.
Always keep the oil
wiped clean, then
tube before being
Oil Filler Cap
Never overfill the
Refer to Figure 24 for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add
to the crankcase.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Clean the area around the oil filler
cap to prevent debris from entering
the crankcase. See Figure 23.
• Remove the oil filler cap from the left
valve cover and SLOWLY pour in oil.
Fill the crankcase until the oil level
reaches the "FULL" mark on the
dipstick. See Figure 22.
• Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing
it securely into the valve cover.
WARNING:
must be tightened securely
into the valve cover at all
times when the engine is
operating. severe engine
damage could result from
failure to do so.

Changing Engine Oil

WARNING:
recently been operated, the
engine and surrounding areas
may be hot. Use caution not to
burn yourself when removing
the side panels, draining the
oil from the crankcase, and
changing the oil filter.
The oil filter should be changed at
every oil change interval. The filters
can be obtained through your Cub
Cadet dealer see the Quick Reference
Chart for the correct part number.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART
and the SPECIFICATIONS TABLE for
information regarding the frequency of
required oil changes and the quantity
of oil needed.
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The oil filler cap
If the tractor has