Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 - Manual (Page 27)

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Changing Transmission Oil
WARNING: The fluid for your
transmission has been spe-
cially formulated to ensure
the safe and proper opera-
tion of your tractor. When
changing the transmission
fluid replace it with Cub
Cadet Drive System Fluid
Plus ONLY. Failure to use
Cub Cadet Drive System
Fluid Plus may result in a fail-
ure of the drive system which
could result in property dam-
age or personal injury. Do
not use any other fluid
See to the Maintenance Chart for the
frequency of service and the Specifi-
cations Chart for the quantity required.
NOTE: Do not reuse the transmission
oil. Contaminated transmission oil can
damage the hydro transmission.
Please dispose of used oil
at appropriate recycling
centers.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor’s engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Remove any center attachments.
• Clean the area around the transmis-
sion 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 5 quarts. Reinstall the
drain plug. Refer to Figure 18.
Figure 18
• Clean around the base of the trans-
mission oil filter and remove the
filter by turning it counterclockwise.
• Apply a light coating of clean trans-
mission 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 trans-
mission housing; then tighten the
filter an additional 1/2 turn.
• Clean the area around the
Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the
transmission case.
• Remove the dipstick and slowly
pour oil into the oil fill tube. Fill the
transmission case until the oil level
reaches the “Full” mark on dipstick.
• Reinstall the dipstick securely into
the oil fill tube.
• 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 case.
Oil Filter
Transmission
Drain Plug