ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage or leakage may result if the oil level in the transmission case is below the “ADD” mark or over the “FULL” mark of the dipstick.For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the proper type of oil to add to the transmission case.
1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
2.Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission case.
3.Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the transmission case until the oil level reaches the “FULL” mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 21).
4.Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the oil fill port.
CAUTION
The oil fill plug/dipstick MUST BE INSTALLED SECURELY INTO THE FILL PORT AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage or leakage may result if the oil level in the transmission case is below the “ADD” mark or over the “FULL” mark of the dipstick. For best results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as opposed to adding a given quantity of oil. Always check the level on the dipstick before adding more oil.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART for information regarding the frequency of the hydrostatic transmission oil filter replacement. The filter can be obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under the part number
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to pour into the transmission case.
1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key.
2.Clean the area around the transmission drain plug to prevent debris from entering the transmission case. Remove the drain plug and allow the transmission oil to drain into a clean container having a capacity of more than 7 quarts. Reinstall the drain plug (Refer to Figure 22).
TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG
Figure 22
CAUTION
If the transmission oil is to be
3.Clean around the base of the transmission oil filter and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise (Refer to Figure 23).
4.Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turning it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.
5.Clean the area around the transmission oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission case.
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