Regular oil changes are crucial to keeping your Cub Cadet XT2 tractor’s engine in top shape and prolonging the life of your machine.
Before performing any maintenance on your Cub Cadet XT2 tractor, refer to your owner’s manual for recommended maintenance and safety information. Maintenance instructions vary by model, so depending on your tractor model our instructions may vary slightly. Check your owner’s manual to get instructions specific to your model.
Park your Cub Cadet on a flat, level surface. Turn the engine off and allow it to cool. Remove the ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting, and engage the parking brake.
Here is how to change the oil on a Cub Cadet XT2 tractor.
Place a piece of cardboard under the work area to catch oil drips and use an oil basin to catch the used oil as it is drained from the engine. Use a rag to clean around the oil fill and drain areas to prevent debris from entering the engine.
Remove the dipstick. The oil drain on this engine is on the opposite side of the engine (right side). Pop the black cap off and use the drain tube that was supplied in your owner’s manual bag. Push the tube on the end of the oil drain and into your oil drain pan.
On the oil drain itself, turn it to the left or counterclockwise, and carefully pull it out towards yourself. That will allow the oil to drain. Allow the engine oil to completely drain.
Once the oil is drained, push in the connector and turn to the right or clockwise to stop the oil drain. Remove the dipstick and oil filter.
Clean off the surface of the engine and install the new oil filter. Make sure when changing the oil filter, you remove the dust cap from the filter. We are using the supplied 10w30.
When installing the oil filter, add a little oil to the seal of the new oil filter – this helps with the install. Do not use any mechanical tools, reinstalling by hand is good enough.
Refill the engine oil. Use the oil recommended by the engine manufacturer. Fill to the recommended levels. Reinsert the Dipstick. Check the engine for proper oil levels.
Run the engine five minutes, allow it to warm up and allow the oil to get through the oil filter. Recheck the dipstick and add more oil as necessary. Reconnect the spark plug ignition wires.
Use our illustrated parts diagrams to locate any replacement parts you may need for maintenance for your Cub Cadet XT2 tractor.
How to Change the Oil on a Cub Cadet XT2 Tractor
