Changing Transmission Oil

WARNING: The fluid for your transmission has been spe- cially formulated to ensure the safe and proper opera- tion of your tractor. When changing the transmission fluid replace it with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus ONLY. Failure to use Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus may result in a fail- ure of the drive system which could result in property dam- age or personal injury. Do not use any other fluid

See to the Maintenance Chart for the frequency of service and the Specifi- cations Chart for the quantity required.

NOTE: Do not reuse the transmission oil. Contaminated transmission oil can damage the hydro transmission.

Please dispose of used oil at appropriate recycling centers.

Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Stop the tractor’s engine and remove the ignition key.

Remove any center attachments.

Clean the area around the transmis- sion 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 5 quarts. Reinstall the drain plug. Refer to Figure 18.

Oil Filter

Transmission

Drain Plug

Figure 18

Clean around the base of the trans- mission oil filter and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise.

Apply a light coating of clean trans- mission 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 trans- mission housing; then tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.

Clean the area around the Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission case.

Remove the dipstick and slowly pour oil into the oil fill tube. Fill the transmission case until the oil level reaches the “Full” mark on dipstick.

Reinstall the dipstick securely into the oil fill tube.

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 case.

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Cub Cadet GT 3200 warranty Changing Transmission Oil

GT 3200 specifications

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