Cub Cadet Model 1525 Kawasaki Engine: Motor Oil
 

Hi, I have a Cub Cadet Model 1525 with Serial # 1L032H10161.

It has a 15 HP Kawasaki FH430V Twin Cylinder Engine. (Bought in 2003)

The tractor is due for its 200 hour oil & filter change.

I have only used Cub Cadet branded engine oil up until now: “Low Ash Engine Oil (SAE 30)”, also has the number: 737-3029 on oil bottle.

Can I use any small engine SAE 30 engine oil in my tractor, or is the Cub Cadet branded oil optimum for my tractor?

I can find Briggs & Stratton Small Engine Oil SAE-30 in most stores, is this oil just as good to use?

I see the words “Low Ash” on my old Cub Cadet branded oil bottle and I didn't see engine oils sold today writing these words on the bottle.

Thank you, Nate.

p.s. How come the Kawasaki engine is not listed under the topic: “Cub Cadet Engines”? Was Kawasaki in Cub Cadets for too short a time to be listed?

I've been using farm and fleet brand strait 30wt in all my gas small engines for 20 years.
Never lost one from oil failure.

I don't have any kawasaki engines though.
But i have serviced quite a few with the same oil, no problems i'm aware of.

And to answer your second question.

This forum is not as up to date as it could be.