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 6 quarts. Reinstall the drain plug (Refer to Figure 21).

CAUTION

If the transmission oil is to be re-used, cover the

 

container holding the drained oil to prevent

 

contamination. Contaminated transmission oil

 

can damage the hydro transmission.

TRANSMISSION

 

OIL FILTER

TRANSMISSION

DRAIN PLUG

Figure 21

3.Clean around the base of the transmission oil filter and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise (Refer to Figure 22).

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.

6.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 20).

Figure 22

7.Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the oil fill port.

8.Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and re-check the oil level in the transmission case.

CAUTION

The oil fill plug/dipstick MUST BE INSTALLED SECURELY INTO THE FILL PORT AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ENGINE IS OPERATING.

AIR CLEANER

Check the air cleaner daily or before starting the engine. Check for loose or damaged components and check the condition of the filter element. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris in the air cleaner housing.

NOTE

Operating the engine with loose or damaged air cleaner components will allow unfiltered air into the carburetor; causing extensive wear and eventual failure of the engine.

Servicing the Precleaner

Wash and re-oil the foam precleaner at 1 month intervals or after every 10 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions), whichever occurs first.

1.Unfasten the air cleaner cover retaining knob and remove the air cleaner cover (See Figure 23).

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Cub Cadet 2206 manual AIR Cleaner, Servicing the Precleaner

2206 specifications

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