Cub Cadet 5234D manual Check Front Axle Oil, Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil

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Dispose of used oil in an environmentally safe manner. If necessary, contact your area EPA office for proper disposal proce- dures and recycling center locations.

•Change the hydro transmission filter as instructed in Changing Hydro Transmission Oil Filter.

•Change the hydraulic system filter as instructed in Changing Hydraulic System Oil Filter.

•Insert a funnel (preferably one with a flexible spout) into the fill hole in the rear of the trans- mission housing.

•Pour Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil into the transmission housing 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.

•Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and recheck the oil level in the transmission housing.

CHECKING OIL LEVEL IN FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASES.

Check the front axle and final reduction gear case oil levels after every 50 hours of operation. Check the oil level only while the engine is stopped and the tractor is standing on a level surface.

Check Front Axle Oil

•The oil fill plug/dipstick is located on the left side of the axle housing. See Figure 44.

•Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the axle housing. See Figure 44.

OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK

FRONT AXLE

FULL MARK

Figure 44

•Turn the oil fill plug/dipstick counterclockwise to unscrew from the axle housing.

•Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean, then reinsert and screw in all the way. Unscrew and withdraw again to read the oil level. Always keep the oil level between the bottom and the full mark of the dipstick (See Figure 44).

•If the oil level is low, add only enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level to the full mark on the dipstick. NEVER overfill the axle housing.

•Reinsert the fill plug/dipstick into the axle housing and turn clockwise to fully tighten.

Check Final Reduction Gear Case Oil

Check the oil level at the two final reduction gear case fill plugs.

•Locate the fill plugs approximately midway up on the rear of the right and left gear cases. See Figure 45.

•Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil level is at the bottom edge of the fill port opening.

FILL PLUG

RH FINAL

REDUCTION

GEAR CASE

Figure 45

•If the oil level is low, use a funnel with a flexible spout to add enough Cub Cadet Gear Lube to bring the level up to the bottom of the fill port.

•Reinstall the fill plug in each gear case.

CHANGING FRONT AXLE AND FINAL REDUCTION GEAR CASE OIL

Change the front axle and final reduction gear case oil after every 300 hours of operation. The total dry capacity of both gear cases and the axle housing is approximately 82 oz. (2.5 qts.)

Change the front axle and final reduction gear case as follows:

•Operate the tractor for a short period to warm the oil to the normal operating temperature. Place the tractor on a level surface, engage the parking brake, and stop the tractor engine.

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information PlateImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notChildren Safety Frame RopsService Operating the PTOPage FAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Safety LabelsBattery Warning Label Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldControls and Features Steering Wheel PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Throttle HandleHand Holds Seat Adjustment LeverPTO Reverse Override Switch Transmission 4WD Shift LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchParking Brake Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light PTO Indicator LightRollover Protective Structure Rops Safety Interlock SystemOperation Fueling the TractorNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting below 14 F Driving the TractorUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsLOW Using the 4WD Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock PedalDriving on Slopes Engaging the PTO Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch LightingHazard Lights Using the TOP Link Retainer HookUsing the Three Point Hitch Removing the Rear PTO CoverFront Weights Using the Hitch PlateTractor Weighting Weighting the Rear of the TractorAdjusting the Seat Belt AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS FollowsAdjusting the Brakes Lubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Maintenance Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery StorageHazard Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System Relays Accessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel Fuses Main FuseChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hydraulic System Filter Part NoChanging Hydraulic System Filter Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Check Front Axle OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Lubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Lubrication of Drive ShaftWheel LUG NUT Torque 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 Checking Engine OIL Level Engine Maintenance Cleaning the EngineCleaning the Radiator SCREEN/RADIATOR Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Inspection of Cooling System Hoses Checking Engine Coolant LevelChanging the Engine Coolant Changing the AIR Cleaner Draining The Fuel Filter Servicing the Fuel FilterChanging The Fuel Filter Specifications Hydraulic Lift System Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio
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