Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 15)

Introduction
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NOTE: There are two types of dip sticks that can be found
on MTD engines; a threaded dip stick that was
used on older engines and a quarter turn dip stick
that is used on engines currently being produced.
See Figure 1.4.
To check the oil with a threaded dip stick:
1. Twist and remove the dip stick from the engine.
2. Clean the oil off of the tip of the dipstick.
3. Re-insert the dipstick without threading it in to get
the oil level reading. See Figure 1.5.
4. The oil level is determined by the lowest point on the
dipstick that is completely covered with oil.
To check the oil with a 1/4 turn dip stick:
1. Twist and remove the dip stick from the engine.
2. Clean the oil off of the tip of the dipstick.
3. Re-insert the dipstick and turn it until it is fully
seated
to get the oil level reading. See Figure 1.6.
4. The oil level is determined by the lowest point on the
dipstick that is completely covered with oil.
Figure 1.4
1/4 turn
Threaded
Figure 1.5
Dip stick
Figure 1.6
Fully seat the
dip stick before
reading it