Checking Oil Level; Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor - Cub Cadet Series 1500 1515 Operator's Manual

Hex Nut and
Lock Washer
Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Figure 17
NOTE:
Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag
links will cause the front tires to "toe-in" too far. Proper
toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
• Place the steering wheel in position for straight
ahead travel.
• In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to the
inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
• Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally
from the inside of the left rim to the inside of the
right rim. Note the distance.
• The measurement taken in front of the axle should
be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than the
measurement taken behind the axle.
• Adjust if necessary.
SeatAdjustment
WARNING:
Before operating this machine,
make sure the seat is engaged in the seat
stop, stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until fully engaged into stop.
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever (Refer to Figure 3 on Page 9) to the
left and slide the seat forward or rearward. Make sure
seat is locked into position before operating the tractor.
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNTRACTOR
NOTE:
Refer to Maintenance Charton page 29 for a
reference of recommended maintenance intervals.
WARNING: Before performing any
maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key to
prevent unintended starting.
Engine
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission
control devices and systems, which are being done at
the customer's expense, may be performed by any
engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty
repairs must be performed by your Cub Cadet
Dealer.
Engine 011
The engine-crankcase is filled with 10W-30 ship-away
oil at the factory. This oil may be used for the first 24
hours of engine operation at temperatures between
0°F and 80°F. If temperatures are not within this range,
drain the oil from the oil filter and crankcase and
replace with new oil.
The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new
oil after 24 hours of engine operation and every 100
hours thereafter. Refer to the Oil Viscosity Chart below
to determine the proper oil type.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
_k IIF
" m
°F-_0 2O _ 40 60 80 100
II __0 10 i I I i I i Ii
; 11o _o .............. 3,0 4c,
/
TEMPERATURE RANGE EXPECTED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
*Use of synthetic oil having 5W-20 or 5W-30 rating is
acceptable, up to 40:F
**Synthetic oils will provide better starting in extreme
cold (below -10°F).
NOTE:
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase oil
should be based on the lowest anticipated
temperatures prior to the next scheduled oil change.
Checkingthe Oil Level
It is important to check the oil level at least every four
hours of operation. Regular checking during the first 24
hours of operation is especially important. Check the oil
level before each use as follows:
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