Maintenance; Check Engine Oil Level; Oil Level; Iv Maintenance - Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual

ENGINE MAINTENANCE
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 an authorized Kohler
service outlet.
ENGINE OIL
The engine-crankcase is filled with 10W-30 ship-away
oil at the factory. This oil may be used for the first 25
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 25 hours of engine operation and every 100
hours thereafter.
Use high quality detergent oil of API service class SG,
SH, SJ, or higher. Select the viscosity based on the air
temperature at the time of operation as shown in the
following chart.
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
-30°C -20°C -10°C 0°C
**
5W-20, 5W-30
-22°F -4°F 14°F 32°F
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)
CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL
Regularly checking and maintaining the engine oil level
in the crankcase cannot be overemphasized. Close
monitoring of the oil level during the first 10 hours of
operation is especially important. Referring to Figure
20, check the oil level BEFORE EACH USE as follows:
• The engine must be cool so the oil has had time to
drain into the sump of the crankcase.
• Clean the area around the oil level dipstick to pre-
vent debris from entering the crankcase.
• Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean. Insert the
dipstick into the tube and press all the way down.
• Remove the dipstick and check the oil level.
SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
10°C 20°C 30°C 40°C
10W-30
*
50°F 68°F 86°F 104°F
• Always keep the oil level at or near the "F" mark on
the dipstick. If the oil is low, add oil of the proper
type up to the "F" mark. Always check the oil level
with the dipstick before adding more oil.
• Never operate the engine with the oil level below
the "L" mark or above the "F" mark on the dipstick.
NOTE: Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
IMPORTANT: The oil level should be checked every
hour during the first 5 hours of operation and prior to
every use thereafter.

OIL LEVEL

DIPSTICK
ADDING OIL
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. The engine may overheat
and/or damage may result if the crank-
case is below the "LOW" mark or over
the "FULL" mark on the dipstick.
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OPERATING
RANGE
OIL FILLER
CAP
Figure 20