Cub Cadet Tank M72 Operator's Manual page 28

Maintenance
WARNING!
repairs, disengage the PTO, move the drive control
levers fully outward in the neutral position, engage
the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key to prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Refer to the Kawasaki Owner's Manual for all engine maintenance
intervals, procedures, specifications and instructions.
Draining Engine Oil
To drain the engine oil the locate the oil drain hose at the base
of the engine on the left side. See Fig. 6-1. Remove the square
head plug from the end of the hose and drain the oil into an
appropriate oil collection container.
Oil Drain Hose
Square Head Plug
To refill the oil, re-install the square head plug at the end of
the hose and refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for refilling
instructions, oil type and amount.
NOTE: Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems which are being done at owner's expense may
be performed by any engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by a Cub Cadet Dealer.
Hydraulic Oil
WARNING!
Damage can occur if the oil level is not within the
proper operating range.
NOTE: When adding hydraulic oil, do so in small quantities and
recheck the oil level before adding more. It is important that you
do not overfill the reservoir.
Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE15W40)
1. Place the Machine on a level surface and engage the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
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3. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck.
See Fig. 6-2.
Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap
Figure 6-2
4. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. The
correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank fill neck.
5. Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir up to the lowest hole in
the oil tank fill neck, if necessary.
Draining Hydraulic Oil
NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do
not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land,
this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the
environment when disposing of used oil.
1. Place the Machine on a level surface and engage the
parking brake.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
3. Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.
4. Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap.
5. Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.
6. Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the
hydraulic reservoir and filter.
7. Remove the hydraulic filter to allow hydraulic oil to drain.
Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil
tank to drain. Replace the plug.