Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

FUEL TANK AND GAUGE
The fuel tank and gauge are located under the
operator’s seat. (Refer to Figure 12.)
Figure 12
1. Operator’s Seat
2. Fuel Tank
3. Fuel Tank Gauge
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE
The fuel shut-off valve is located under the tractor’s
rear fender. The fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off
fuel flow to the engine to aid maintenance. (Refer to
Figure 13.)
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Figure 13
1. Rear Fender
2. Fuel Shut-Off Valve
OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
1. Check oil level. The oil fill and dipstick are
located on the right rear side of the engine.
(Refer to Figure 14.)
2. Fill fuel tank with Regular or Unleaded gasoline.
ENGINE OIL REQUIREMENTS
Cub Cadet Low Ash Engine Oil
Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade SF)
Above 40°F SAE 30
0° to 100°F SAE 10W30 or 10W40
Below 20°F SAE 5W20 or 5W30
DO NOT USE: Synthetic oil, non-detergent oil or
other non-recommended oils.
DO NOT MIX different brands of oil.
OIL DIPSTICK CHECKS
Dipstick should be checked before starting the unit
EVERY TIME.
Dipstick markings indicate upper and lower limits at a
cold oil condition.
Never overfill engine oil.
OIL FILL
Figure 14
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR
1. Before you operate the tractor study this manual
carefully. It has been prepared to help you
operate and maintain your tractor with utmost
efficiency.
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English