To Change The Engine Oil - Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Operator's Manual

8-14 Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment
6. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of
the recommended type to raise it to the
correct level.
7. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole,
and then tighten the oil filler cap.
8. Install the console.
To change the engine oil (with or without
oil filter cartridge replacement)
1. Remove the console. (See page 8-8 for
console removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to
collect the used oil, and then remove the
engine oil filler cap.
3. Remove the engine oil drain bolt to drain
the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
NOTE:
Skip steps 4-6 if the oil filter cartridge is not
being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil
filter wrench.