1.Turn the radiator cap counterclockwise to the first stop to release any pressure.

2.Push downward on the cap and turn counter-clockwise until the cap stops then lift cap off.

3.Slowly pour coolant into the filler neck until the level reaches the bottom of the filler neck overflow flange.

4.Wait a few minutes to allow as much air as possible to escape through the filler neck, then reinstall the radiator cap.

5.Fill the overflow reservoir to the “FULL” mark.

6.Start the engine and allow it to run for a short period. Stop the engine.

7.Recheck the coolant level in the overflow reservoir and refill as needed. Reinstall the reservoir cap.

8.If engine over-temp light comes on or stays on after filling radiator and reservoir, see your Cub Cadet service dealer to bleed air from system.

Changing the Engine Coolant

The engine coolant should be drained and replaced with new coolant solution every 2 years or 500 hours. See your Cub Cadet service dealer to have the engine coolant changed.

Adding Hydraulic Oil (use SAE15W40)

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.

3.Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.

4.Clean the area around the hydraulic oil fill neck. See Fig. 6-3.

Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter

NOTE: Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the environment when disposing of used oil.

1.Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the parking brake.

2.Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch.

3.Raise the seat forward to expose the hydraulic oil fill point.

4.Clean the area around the hydraulic fill oil cap.

5.Remove hydraulic fill oil cap.

6.Place a suitable container (at least 2 gallon) under the hydraulic reservoir and filter.

7.Remove the two bolts securing the hydraulic filter and allow the hydraulic oil to drain. Remove the drain plug from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank to drain. Replace the plug. See Fig. 6-4.

Bolts

Hydraulic

Oil Filter

Screw

Hydraulic Oil

Tank Cap Hydraulic Oil

Fill Neck

Hydraulic

Tank

Hydraulic

Oil Filter

Figure 6-3

5.Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check the level. See Fig.

6-3. The correct level is up to the lowest hole of the oil tank fill neck.

6.Pour hydraulic oil into the reservoir a 1⁄4 ” below the oil tank fill neck and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive, if necessary.

Oil

Drain

Plug

Figure 6-4

8.Place a small pan under the pump motor frame. Remove fill oil cap from hydraulic reservoir for faster drainage. Remove nut caps and drain oil from both left and right pumps.

Replace and retighten nuts. See Fig. 6-4.

9.Remove the three screws from the top of the oil filter and replace the oil filter element. Coat the sealing surface with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or equivalent. Install the three screws back into the oil filter.

10.Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and 1.5 ounces of Ornite additive.

11.Run and purge pumps and motors. Check oil level.

12.Add proper amount of hydraulic oil to reservoir and repeat step 11.

NOTE: This tractor is equipped with two traction drive pumps and one pump for steering and implement lift.

NOTE: After the tractor is up to operating temperature, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive air bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE THE TRACTOR. Contact service technician.

Section 6 — Maintenance & Adjustments

 

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