Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 66)

LTX Tractors
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6d. If the tractor makes drive noise or creeps
while the pedal is in neutral, but seems to
have lost speed in just one direction (forward
or reverse):
• The rod connecting the pedal bracket to the
arm on the transaxle may be bent, changing its
effective length. See Figure 5.10.
• The transaxle neutral control may be out of
adjustment. See the Neutral control adjustment
section of this chapter.
7. Check the fluid:
• Unless the fluid gets contaminated, it should
last for many years with no fluid service.
• Check the level and condition of the fluid: It
should be no more than 1-1/4” (3.175 cm) down
from the top of the casting. The fluid level is
generally near the bottom of the threads in the
plug hole.
• Check at the socket-head plug on the casting,
NOT the plastic expansion tank. Remove the
plug using a 1/4” allen wrench.
See Figure 5.11.
• The transaxle should contain 20W-50 motor oil
having a minimum API classification of SL.
• If there is any reason to suspect that the fluid is contaminated, replace the fluid and monitor performance.
A second fluid change after a brief period of operation may be necessary to remove all contaminants.
• If the fluid is low, there is probably a leak that needs to be found and repaired.
• If the fluid is too full, it will drain into the catch tank
Figure 5.10
Drive control rod
Figure 5.11
Fill port
Expansion
tank