Cub Cadet SLT1554 ユーザーズマニュアル
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IMPORTANT:
The engine may overheat and/or damage
may result if the oil level is below the ADD or over the
FULL on the dipstick.
FULL on the dipstick.
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Reinstall the oil fill cap/dipstick securely onto the oil
fill tube.
fill tube.
IMPORTANT:
The oil fill cap/dipstick must be installed
securely onto the tube at all times when the engine
is operating. Severe engine damage could result from
failure to do so.
is operating. Severe engine damage could result from
failure to do so.
Changing the Engine Oil
The engine oil and oil filter should be changed after the
first 24 hours of operation, and after every 100 hours of
operation thereafter.
first 24 hours of operation, and after every 100 hours of
operation thereafter.
WARNING:
If the engine has been recently
run, the engine, muffler and surrounding
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause
burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and
use caution when removing
metal surfaces will be hot and can cause
burns to the skin. Allow the tractor to cool and
use caution when removing
IMPORTANT:
The oil filter should be changed at every
oil change interval.
To complete an oil change, proceed as follows:
Draining the Oil
Run the engine for a few minutes to allow the oil in the
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely
and carry away more of the engine sediment which may
have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to
avoid burns from hot oil.
crankcase to warm up. Warm oil will flow more freely
and carry away more of the engine sediment which may
have settled at the bottom of the crankcase. Use care to
avoid burns from hot oil.
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Pop open the protective cap on the end of the oil
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 13
drain valve to expose the drain port. See Figure 13
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Remove the oil fill cap/ dipstick from the oil fill tube.
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Push the oil drain hose (packed with this manual)
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 2.5 liters).
onto the oil drain port. Route the opposite end of
the hose into an appropriate oil collection container
with a capacity great enough to collect the used oil
(approximately 2.5 liters).
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Push the oil drain valve in slightly, then rotate
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
counterclockwise and pull outward to begin
draining oil.
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After the oil has finished draining, push the oil drain
valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve
closed and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
valve back in, rotate it clockwise to lock the valve
closed and re-cap the end of the oil drain valve to
keep debris from entering the drain port.
IMPORTANT:
Always change the oil filter when
performing an oil change on your tractor’s engine.
Figure 13
Changing the Oil Filter
After draining the oil, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
Refer to the Replacement Parts table found on
page 33 of this manual for the proper oil filter.
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Before removing the old oil filter, clean around its
base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
base to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
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Grasp the oil filter and remove it from the filter
adapter by turning it counterclockwise.
adapter by turning it counterclockwise.
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Place a new replacement filter in a shallow pan with
the open end up and pour new oil (refer to viscosity
chart on page 19) in through the threaded center
hole.
the open end up and pour new oil (refer to viscosity
chart on page 19) in through the threaded center
hole.
IMPORTANT:
Stop pouring when the oil reaches the
bottom of the threads and allow a minute or two for the
oil to be absorbed by the filter material.
oil to be absorbed by the filter material.
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Put a drop of oil on your fingertip and apply a light
coating to the gasket of the new oil filter.
coating to the gasket of the new oil filter.
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Install the replacement oil filter on the engine by
turning it clockwise onto the filter adapter until the
rubber gasket makes contact with the base. Tighten
the filter an additional 1/2 turn after the gasket first
makes contact.
turning it clockwise onto the filter adapter until the
rubber gasket makes contact with the base. Tighten
the filter an additional 1/2 turn after the gasket first
makes contact.
Re-filling the Crankcase with Oil
IMPORTANT:
The engine (with oil filter) has a capacity of
1.7 liters (57.5 oz.). Do NOT overfill. Always check the
level on the dipstick as instructed on page 19 before
adding more oil.
level on the dipstick as instructed on page 19 before
adding more oil.
NOTE:
For the proper oil type, refer to the chart on
page 19 of this manual.
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Clean the area around the oil fill tube to prevent
debris from entering the crankcase.
debris from entering the crankcase.
Oil Drain Hose
Drain Port
Oil Fill Cap /
Dipstick