Cub Cadet Essential Maintenance for Your Transmission and Hydraulic System
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CHECKING TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL LEVEL

Check the hydro transmission/hydraulic system oil level before each use. NOTE: Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface.

The oil level sight glass is located in the rear of the transmission housing, just to the right of the rear PTO shaft. Refer to Figure 41.

The oil level is okay if oil can be seen through the sight glass. If the level is below the sight glass, oil must be added to the transmission as follows:

•Locate the oil fill plug on the upper right of the rear of the transmission housing. See Figure 41.

OIL FILL PLUG

OIL LEVEL

SIGHT

HOLE

Figure 41

•Clean the area around the oil fill plug to prevent debris from entering the transmission housing.

•Turn the oil fill plug counterclockwise to unscrew from the transmission housing.

•Insert a funnel (preferably with a flexible spout) into the fill hole of the transmission housing.

•Add Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil until the oil level can be seen through the sight glass. Do not overfill the transmission.

IMPORTANT: Always use Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil to ensure correct formulation. Substitute oils could affect performance and may cause damage to the transmission.

•Reinsert the oil fill plug into the transmission housing and turn clockwise until tight.

CHANGING THE HYDRO TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL FILTERS

The hydraulic system oil filter and hydro transmis- sion filter should be changed after the first 25 hours of operation. Thereafter the hydro transmission fil- ter should be changed after every 100 hours of operation, and the hydraulic system oil filter changed after every 200 hours of operation along with the transmission/hydraulic system oil.

25 Hour Break-In Period Filter Change

During the initial hours of tractor operation, contaminants caused by the normal break-in of internal transmission and hydraulic system components will collect in the oil filters. Because of this, both the hydro transmission and hydraulic system filters should be changed after the first 25 hours of operation.

Hydro Pump Filter — Part No. BS-492392S

Hydraulic System Filter — Part No. 723-0405

NOTE: If a front end loader, or a loader and back- hoe, is installed on the tractor after the first 25 hours of operation, it is recommended that the fil- ters again be changed after the first 25 hours of operation with these attachments installed.

Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter

The hydro transmission oil filter should be changed after the first 25 of tractor operation, and after every 100 hours operation.

•Stop the tractor engine and lower the mower deck or any other hydraulically lifted implement to the ground.

•Slide the seat fully forward; then tilt seat forward.

•Through the access hole in the rear fender, clean the area around the hydro transmission oil filter to prevent debris from entering the hydraulic system. Refer to Figure 42.

•Stuff shop rags underneath the hydro transmis- sion filter to absorb any lost oil when the filter is removed. Refer to Figure 42.

 

HYDRO

ACCESS HOLE

TRANSMISSION

FILTER

IN FENDER

 

Seat Removed for Clarity

Figure 42

•Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new hydro transmission filter.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information PlateImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceChildren Operating the PTOPage Safety Labels Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldControls and Features PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSteering Wheel Throttle HandleSeat Adjustment Lever PTO Reverse Override SwitchHand Holds Transmission 4WD Shift LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchBattery Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator LightSafety Interlock System OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Starting the EngineUsing Jumper Cables to Start Engine Cold Weather Starting below 14 FStopping the Engine Driving the TractorLOW Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Driving on Slopes Using the Differential Lock PedalUsing the 4WD Shift Lever Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchEngaging the PTO LightingUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook Using the Three Point HitchHazard Lights Removing the Rear PTO CoverUsing the Hitch Plate Tractor WeightingFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS FollowsAdjusting the Brakes General Information MaintenanceLubrication Table Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery StorageServicing Electrical System Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Accessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel FusesRelays Main FuseChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hydraulic System Filter Part NoChanging Hydraulic System Filter Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Wheel LUG NUT Torque Lubrication of Drive ShaftLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Tire Maintenance Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTractor Storage Removing the Tractor from StorageEngine Information and Maintenance Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageIgnition System Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator SCREEN/RADIATORChecking Engine OIL Level Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Changing the Engine Coolant Checking Engine Coolant LevelInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the AIR Cleaner Changing The Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel FilterDraining The Fuel Filter Specifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio

5234D specifications

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