Engine oil – Cub Cadet Yanmar 3TNV72 User Manual
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GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION
TNV IDI Service Manual
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Engine Oil
To prime the fuel system if a mechanical fuel pump
is installed:
1. Operate the fuel priming lever (Figure 4-4, (1))
several times until the fuel filter cup
(Figure 4-4, (2)) is filled with fuel.
2. NEVER use the starter motor to prime the fuel
system. This may cause the starter motor to
overheat and damage the coils, pinion and / or
ring gear.
Figure 4-4
ENGINE OIL
Engine Oil Specifications
Use an engine oil that meets or exceeds the
following guidelines and classifications:
Service Categories
• API Service Categories CD or higher
• ACEA Service Categories E-3, E-4, and E-5
• JASO Service Category DH-1
Definitions
• API Classification (American Petroleum
Institute)
• ACEA Classification (Association des
Constructeurs Européens d'Automobilies)
• JASO (Japanese Automobile Standards
Organization)
Note:
1. Be sure the engine oil, engine oil storage
containers, and engine oil filling equipment are
free of sediments and water.
(1)
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(2)
CAUTION
• Only use the engine oil specified.
Other engine oils may affect warranty
coverage, cause internal engine
components to seize and / or shorten
engine life.
• Prevent dirt and debris from
contaminating the engine oil. Carefully
clean the oil cap / dipstick and the
surrounding area before you remove
the cap.
• NEVER mix different types of engine
oil. This may adversely affect the
lubricating properties of the engine oil.
• NEVER overfill. Overfilling may result
in white exhaust smoke, engine
overspeed or internal damage.
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