Section 5: Operation; Pre-Operation Checklist - MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series Operator's Manual

Section 5
Operation
Fig. 5-1
Engine Oil Level
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
Perform the following checks each
time before using the unit:
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WARNING
BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT, READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY,
CONTROLS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
ALSO, READ ALL MATERIAL PROVIDED
WITH ANY ATTACHMENTS TO BE USED
WITH THE UNIT. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON THE DECALS ON THE UNIT AND
ATTACHMENTS.
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CAUTION
DO NOT RUN ENGINE WITH HOOD OPEN.
HOOD DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Engine
1. Check for proper engine oil level as
follows:
0 a. Remove oil (lipstick (A, Fig. 5-1).
Wipe oil from dipstick with clean
cloth.
0 b. Screw dipstick firmly back in place
in engine.
0 c. Remove dipstick and check oil
level. Oil level is indicated by
marks on dipstick. Level should be
between "Full" and "Add" marks
(Fig. 5-1).
0 d. If necessary, add oil to crankcase
through dipstick opening.
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CAUTION
DO NOT ADD OIL BEYOND FULL MARK.
ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.
Determine type of oil by following
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