Oil Filter - Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual

NOTE: 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
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 level dipstick,
dipstick tube, and the oil filler cap to prevent debris
from entering the crankcase.
3. 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 (Refer to Figure 20).
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely
into the valve cover.
WARNING: The oil filler cap 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.
DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER
NOTE: The engine oil should be changed after the first
25 hours of operation. The oil and oil filter should be
changed after every 100 hours of operation.
WARNING: If the tractor has recently
been operated, the engine and surround-
ing areas may be hot. Use caution not to
burn yourself when draining the oil from
the crankcase, and changing the oil filter.
IMPORTANT: The oil filter should be changed at every
oil change. The filter, part number KH-12-050-08, can
be obtained from your Cub Cadet dealer.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART and the
LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the
frequency of required oil changes and the quantity and
type of oil needed.
The oil filter is located on the left side of the engine
(See Figure 21).
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely
and carry away more of the engine sediment which
may have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use
care to avoid burns from hot oil.
While the engine oil is warm, proceed as follows:
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove
the ignition key.
2. Clean around the base of the oil filter, oil level
dipstick, dipstick tube, and the oil filler cap to
prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
3. Unseat the plastic dust cap from the engine oil
drain valve. To prevent loss of the cap, do not
remove the cap's retaining ring from the drain
valve (Refer to Figure 21). Remove the dipstick
and oil fill cap.
PLASTIC
CAP
4. Push the oil drain tube (supplied in owner's manu-
al package) onto the end of the drain valve. Place
an appropriate container below the open end of
the tube to collect the old oil.
5. To open the drain valve, push it slightly inward and
turn it counterclockwise until it stops, then pull it
outward.
6. Allow the old oil to completely drain from the
engine crankcase. Remove the drain tube, clean
and store for future use. Push the drain valve
inward and turn clockwise until it stops to close the
drain valve.
7. Clean the drain valve and push the plastic dust cap
onto the valve.
8. Remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise
using an automotive type filter wrench to loosen.
9. To assure a continuous flow of oil to all critical
lubrication points within the engine, pour some
new oil into the threaded center hole of the filter
and allow time for the oil to be absorbed into the
filter material.
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OIL
OIL
FILTER
FILTER
OIL DRAIN
OIL DRAIN
VALVE
VALVE
PLASTIC
CAP
CAP
Turn
& pull
out
TUBE
Figure 21