Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 88)

LTX Tractors
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10. Fill the transaxle with 77 to 80 fluid ounces (2.3 to
2.4 L) of 20W-50 engine oil that has a minimum API
classification of SL, and a minimum rating of 55
SUS @ 210 deg. F. (99 deg. C).
11. Purge the transaxle. See Figure 5.63.
11a. Open the bypass valve.
11b. Start the engine, and run it at low RPMs.
11c. Slowly cycle the drive pedal 6 times from full
forward to full reverse, taking about 10 sec-
onds to complete a stroke.
11d. Close the bypass valve.
11e. Slowly cycle the drive pedal 6 times from full
forward to full reverse, taking about 10 sec-
onds to complete a stroke.
11f. Turn the engine off.
11g. Check the fluid level, and add fluid if neces-
sary to bring the level within 1-1/4” of the top
of the casting.
11h. Close the bypass valve. See Figure 5.64.
11i. Start the engine, and run it at low RPMs.
11j. Slowly cycle the drive pedal 6 times from full
forward to full reverse, taking about 10 sec-
onds to complete a stroke.
11k. Close the bypass valve.
11l. Slowly cycle the drive pedal 6 times from full
forward to full reverse, taking about 10 sec-
onds to complete a stroke.
11m.Turn the engine off.
11n. Check the fluid level, and add fluid if necessary to bring the level within 1-1/4” of the top of the casting.
12. Test drive the tractor. If it does not operate at normal speed with no unusual transmission noise, repeat the
purging process.
Figure 5.63
Transmission release rod:
operates bypass valve
(shown released)
Figure 5.64
Transmission release rod
operates bypass valve
(shown engaged)