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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 45.
• Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the axle housing.
See Figure 45.
Figure 45
• 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 45).
• 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 46.
• Remove the fill plugs and check that the oil
level is at the bottom edge of the fill port
opening.
Figure 46
• 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.
FRONT AXLE
OIL FILL PLUG/DIPSTICK
FULL MARK
RH FINAL
REDUCTION
FILL PLUG
GEAR CASE