Engine Maintenance - Cub Cadet E18J Manual Del Operador

Engine Maintenance

WARNING: any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.
IMPORTANT: 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.
Maintenance Schedule
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil ††
Check Air Cleaner
Service Air Cleaner †
Check Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Clean Engine Shroud
Clean around muffler
Replace Fuel Filter
† Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
†† Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
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Shut off the engine before performing
First 5 Hours
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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 below. Follow the hourly or calendar
intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required
when operating in adverse conditions.
WARNING:
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Each Use or Every Season Every Season
Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hours or 50 Hours
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P
P
P
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If the engine has been running, the
Every Season Service
or 100 Hours Dates
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P
P
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