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Cub Cadet 72 Engine



Cub Cadet 72 tractor photo
1967 - 1969
1X4/1X5 Series
Garden tractor
Series map:
72
104
7.0hp
10.0hp
Engine Detail
Kohler K-161
gasoline
1-cylinder
air-cooled
Displacement266 cc
16.25 ci
Bore/Stroke2.875x2.5 inches
73 x 64 mm
Power7 hp
5.2 kW
Compression6.2:1
Rated RPM3600
Idle RPM1000-3780
Startermanual
 electric OptOptional
Starter volts12
SparkplugChampion J-8
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches
0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance0.006 inches (cold)
0.152 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.017 inches (cold)
0.432 mm
Engine Oil
72 gasoline engine oil chart
Oil capacity1.125 qts
1.1 L
Oil change30 h
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