Cub Cadet 8454 - Manual (Page 126)

CHAPTER 4 8454
4-22 D569-W02 May-2003
4. PREPARATION STAGE FOR DISASSEMBLING AND
ASSEMBLING TRANSMISSION
4.1 DRAINING THE TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Draining the Transmission Fluid
1. Place oil pans underneath the transmission case.
2. Remove the drain plugs.
3. Drain the transmission fluid.
4. Reinstall the drain plugs
(When refilling)
• Fill up from filling port after removing the filling plug
(1) until reaching the gauge (2).
• After running the engine for few minutes, stop it and
check the oil level again, add the fluid to prescribed
level if it is not correct level.
IMPORTANT:
• Use only SAE 80, 90 gear oil. Use of other oils may
damage the transmission or hydraulic system.
Refer to “LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLING WA-
TER” (See page 4-10).
• Do not mix different blends fluid together.
[A] Oil Level is Acceptable Between Hi and Lo.
Capacity Transmission
fluid
34.0
9.0 U.S.gal
(2) Gauge
569W422A
569W423A
(1) Drain Plugs