Cub Cadet 3165 Operator's Manual page 27

Before checking the oil level, clean the
area around the oil level dipstick to
prevent debris from
crankcase. See Figure 23. Always
keep the oil level between the "FULL"
and the "ADD" marks on the dipstick.
See Figure 22.
When checking the oil level, the
engine must be cold, the dipstick must
be withdrawn and wiped clean, then
inserted (screw in if necessary) all the
way into the tube
withdrawn for a true reading.
Check the oil level only while the
engine is stopped and the tractor is
level.
Adding Engine Oil
Dipstick
Oil Fill Cap
Figure 23
WARNING: Never overfill the
engine crankcase.
engine may overheat and/or
damage may result if the
crankcase is
"ADD" mark or over the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick.
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 Figure 24 for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add
entering the to the crankcase.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Clean the area around the oil filler
cap to prevent debris from entering
the crankcase. See Figure 23.
• Remove the oil filler cap from the left
valve cover and SLOWLY pour in
before being
oil. Fill the crankcase until the oil
level reaches the "FULL" mark on
the dipstick. See Figure 22.
• Reinstall
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.
damage could result from
failure to do so.
Changing Engine Oil
WARNING: If the tractor has
recently been operated, the
engine
areas may be hot. Use cau-
tion not to burn yourself
when removing the side pan-
els, draining the oil from the
crankcase, and changing the
oil filter.
The
The oil filter should be changed at
every oil change interval. The filters
below the
can be obtained through your Cub
Cadet
Reference Chart for the correct part
number. Refer to the MAINTENANCE
CHART
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE on page
33 for
frequency of required oil changes and
the quantity of oil needed.
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