Cub Cadet RT 65 Rear Tine Tiller Operation Manual - Page 16

Engine Maintenance 7 Maintenance Schedule Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner Service Air Cleaner Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug Clean around muffler First 5 Hours Each Use or Every 5 Hrs. Every Season Every Season Every Season or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours P P P P P P P P Service Dates Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table above. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions. WARNING! Shut off the engine before performing any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, disconnect the spark plug boot. NOTE: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner. WARNING! If the engine has been running, the muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the muffler. Oil NOTE: Check the oil level before each use and after every five hours of operation to be sure correct oil level is maintained. • Check oil level regularly. • See the Assembly & Set-Up Section for instructions on how to properly check the oil. Changing the Oil NOTE: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1. Drain fuel from tank by running engine until the fuel tank is empty. Be sure fuel fill cap is secure. 2. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable container. See Fig. 6-1. WARNING! Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. 16