What Type Of Oil Do I Used In My Cub Cadet 1554 Garden Tractor

SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

NOTE: Refer to Maintenance Chart on page 30 for a

reference of recommended maintenance intervals.

WARNING: Before performing any

maintenance or repairs, disengage PTO, set

parking brake, stop engine and remove key to

prevent unintended starting.

Engine

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission

control devices and systems, which are being done at

the customer's expense, may be performed by any

engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty

repairs must be performed by your Cub Cadet

Dealer.

Engine Oil

The engine-crankcase is filled with 10W-30 ship-away

oil at the factory. This oil may be used for the first 24

hours of engine operation at temperatures between

0°F and 80°F. If temperatures are not within this range,

drain the oil from the oil filter and crankcase and

replace with new oil.

The engine oil must be drained and replaced with new

oil after the initial 24 hours of engine operation and

every 100 hours thereafter. Refer to the Oil Viscosity

Chart to determine the proper oil type.

NOTE: To aid starting, the selection of crankcase oil

should be based on the lowest anticipated

temperatures prior to the next scheduled oil change.

Checking the Oil Level

It is important to check the oil level at least every four

hours of operation. Regular checking during the first 24

hours of operation is especially important. Check the oil

level before each use as follows:

• Allow the engine a few minutes to rest after opera-

tion. This will give the oil time to drain into the crank-

case sump and result in a more accurate dipstick

reading.

• Clean the area around the oil fill cap/dipstick to pre-

vent debris from entering the crankcase.

• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick by twisting it out of

the oil fill tube.

• Wipe the dipstick clean before inserting it all the

way back into the oil fill tube. Withdraw the dipstick

to check the oil level. Refer to figure at right.

• Always keep the oil level at or near the FULL mark

on the dipstick. If the oil is low, add oil of the proper

type up to the FULL mark. Always re-check the oil

level with the dipstick before adding more oil.

IMPORTANT:

Never operate

the engine with the oil level

below the ADD mark or

above the FULL mark on the

dipstick.

• After checking the oil lev-

el (and adding oil, if nec-

essary), reinstall the oil

fill cap/dipstick by insert-

ing it into the oil fill tube.

Adding Oil

If, after checking the oil level,

you find the dipstick reads

ADD, proceed as follows.

• Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the

parking brake. Stop the tractor engine and remove

the ignition key.

• Clean the area around the oil fill cap and fill tube to

prevent debris from entering the crankcase.

• Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick from the oil fill tube

and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill tube. Do NOT

pour more than 6 oz. of oil at a time without first

stopping and re-checking the oil level.

• Fill the crankcase until the oil level reaches the full

(F ) mark on the dipstick. See Figure above. Refer to

the oil viscosity chart earlier in this section for

information regarding the proper type of oil to add

to the crankcase.

IMPORTANT:

The engine (with oil filter) has a capacity of

1.7 liters (57.5 oz.). Never overfill the engine

crankcase.

FULL

ADD

Operating Range

TEMPERATURE / OIL VISCOSITY CHART

Temperature Change Expected Before Next Oil Change

°C

°F

403020100-10-20-30

10080604032200-20

5W-20, 5W-30

10W-30 (Twin Cylinder)

10W-30 (Single Cylinder)

*Us e of syn thetic oil havi n g 5W-20 o r 5W-30 ratin g i s acceptable,

up to 4°C (40°F).

**Syn thetic oil s will p r ovide bette r startin g i n ext r eme cold below

23°C (-10°F).