Cub Cadet 2176 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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.
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).
TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG
TRANSMISSION
OIL FILTER