Fuel And Oil Recommendations; Preparation; Fuel; Engine Oil - Cub Cadet 997 Operator's Manual

Fuel And Oil Recommendations

Fuel

Use only clean, fresh, unleaded regular grade
gasoline.
Octane Rating
The octane rating of a gasoline is a measure of its
resistance to "knocking".Use a minimum of 87 octane of
the antiknock index is recommended. The antiknock
index is posted on service station pumps in the U.S.A.
NOTE: If "knocking or pinging" occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane rating.
CAUTION: Do not mix oil with gasoline
Oxygenated Fuel
Oxygenates (either ethanol or MTBE) are added to the
gasoline. If you use the oxygenated fuel be sure it is
unleaded and meets the minimum octane rating
requirement.The following are the EPA approved
percentages of fuel oxygenates.
ETHANOL: (Ethyl or Grain Alcohol)
You may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by
volume.
MTBE: (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
You may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by
volume.
METHANOL: (Methyl or Wood Alcohol) 5% by volume
You may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by
volume, as long as it also contains co solvents and
corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system.
Gasoline containing more than 5% methanol by volume
may cause starting and/or performance problems. It
may also damage metal, rubber, and plastic parts of
your fuel system.
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely
flammable and can be explosive under certain
conditions. Do not smoke. Make sure the area
is well ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks; this includes any appliance
with a pilot light. Never fill the tank so the fuel
level rises into the filler neck. If the tank is
overfilled, heat may cause the fuel to expand
and overflow through the vents in the tank cap.

Engine Oil

The following engine oils are recommended:
API Service Classification: SF, SG, SH, or SJ.
Oil Viscosity
Choose the viscosity according to the temperature as
follows:
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NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level
more frequently when using them.

Preparation

Fuel
• Level the engine (equipment) before fueling.
• Remove the fuel tank cap.
• Slowly pour fuel into the fuel tank to bottom (B) of
the filler (A).
Do not over fill the fuel tank, fill only to bottom (B) of the
filler (A) to prevent spill out of the fuel from the tank cap.
Fuel Tank Capacity, 2.0 L (0.528 us.gal)
• Close the tank cap securely by turning it clockwise
as far as it will go.
Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level daily before starting the
engine otherwise shortage of the engine oil may cause
serious damage to the engine such as seizure.
• Place the engine (equipment) on level surface.
Clean area around the oil gauge before removing it.
• Remove the oil gauge (A) and wipe it with clean
cloth.
• Pour the oil slowly to "FULL" mark on the oil gauge.
• Insert the oil gauge into the oil filler (B)WITHOUT
SCREWING IT IN.
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