Fuel And Oil Recommendations - Cub Cadet LT1042 Operator's Manual

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J. Oil Gauge / Filler Cap
K. Spark Plug Cap / Spark Plug
L. Muffler
M. P.T.O. Shaft
Tune-up Specifications
ITEM
• Valve Clearance • IN 0.12mm(0.005 in.)
• EX 0.12mm{0.005 in.}
• Ignition Timing • Unadjustable
• High Idle Speed • 3200 r/min (rpm)
• Spark Plug Gap • 0.7- 0.8mm(0.028-0.032 in.)
• Other Specifica- • NO OTHER ADJUSTMENT
tions

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.
SPECIFICATION
NEEDED
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:
<
A
< SAE1OW-30/SAE1OW-40
h
SAE5W-20
F
NOTE: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30, and
10W-40) will increase oil consumption. Check oil level
more frequently when using them.
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< SAE5W-20 >
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1
SAE5W-20 >
Y k
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F F F F F
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