Cub Cadet GT-2550 - Manual (Page 27)

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CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
Check the oil level of the transmission case before
each use to see that it is filled to the correct level.
Before checking the transmission oil level, clean the
area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris
from entering the transmission case. Always keep the
oil level between the “FULL” and the “ADD” marks on
the dipstick (See Figure 21). When checking the oil
level, the dipstick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way before being withdrawn for a
true reading.
Figure 21
ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
or leakage may result if the oil level in the
transmission case is below the “ADD” mark or
over the “FULL” mark of the dipstick.For best
results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as
opposed to adding a given quantity of oil.
Always check the level on the dipstick before
adding more oil.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add to the
transmission case.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the transmission
case.
3. 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 21).
4. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
oil fill port.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill plug/dipstick must be
installed securely into the fill port at all times when
the engine is operating.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
or leakage may result if the oil level in the
transmission case is below the “ADD” mark or
over the “FULL” mark of the dipstick. For best
results, fill to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick as
opposed to adding a given quantity of oil.
Always check the level on the dipstick before
adding more oil.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART for information
regarding the frequency of the hydrostatic
transmission oil filter replacement. The filter can be
obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under the part
number 923-3014.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to
pour into the transmission case.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
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 (See Figure 22).
Figure 22
OPERATING
RANGE
TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK
A
F
TRANSMISSION
OIL FILTER
TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG