Cub Cadet 1863 User Manual

SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE
ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase is filled with ship-away oil. This
oil may be used for the first 5 hours of engine opera¬
tion at temperatures between 0° and 90°F. If tem¬
peratures are not within this range, drain the oil from
the oil filter and crankcase and replace with new oil as
specified in the "LUBRICATION TABLE."
To aid starting, the selection of crankcase lubricating
oils should be based on the lowest anticipated tem¬
peratures until the next drain period.
For oil change intervals of 100 hours the following oils
are recommended.
Ambient Temperature Viscosity (Grade SF/SG)
+32°F and above — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
10W30 or S.A.E. 10W40
Below +32°F — Cub Cadet Engine Oil S.A.E.
5W-20 or S.A.E. 5W-30
CHECKING OIL LEVEL
■ ^NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and tractor is level.
Check the oil level of the engine crankcase before
each use to see that it is filled to the correct level.
Always keep the oil level between the "FULL" and the
"LOW" marks on the dipstick. (See Figure 35.) When
checking the oil level, engine must be cold, the dip¬
stick must be withdrawn and wiped clean, then
inserted all the way and withdrawn for a true reading.
DRAINING OIL AND REPLACING OIL FILTER
WARNING
If engine is hot, use caution not to burn your¬
self when removing side panels, draining oil
from crankcase and changing oil filter.
NOTE
The oil filter should be changed at every oil
change interval. The filters can be obtained
through your Cub Cadet dealer under part
number KH-12-050-08.
hose to drop below frame and under grille as shown in
Figure 34. Clean around drain plug and remove from
end of hose. Drain oil while engine is warm.
The oil filter is located behind the left side panel and is
mounted on the engine. (See Figure 33.)
Before the filter is removed, clean the outside surface
around the base of the filter. To remove filter turn
counterclockwise using an automotive type filter
wrench to loosen.
RETAINING
CLAMP
DRAIN HOSE
Figure 33
To drain oil from crankcase bend back retaining clamp
holding drain hose to frame. (See Figure 33.) Allow
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Figure 34

Cub Cadet 1863 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1863
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English