Cub Cadet 3184 - Manual (Page 24)

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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. See Figure 18.
Refer to the Lubrication Illustration for
information regarding the proper type
of oil to add to the transmission case.
See the Specifications Chart for the
quantity required.
• Place the tractor on a level surface
and engage the parking brake. Stop
the tractor engine and remove the
ignition key.
• Clean the area around the
Transmission Oil Fill /Dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the
transmission case.
• Remove the dipstick from the oil fill
tube and SLOWLY pour oil into the
oil fill tube. Fill the transmission
case until the oil level reaches the
“FULL” mark on the dipstick.
• Reinstall the dipstick securely into
the oil fill tube.
WARNING: The oil fill plug/
dipstick must be installed
securely into the fill tube at
all times when the engine is
operating.
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.
• 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 mounted
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. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
NOTE: Do not reuse the transmission
oil. Contaminated transmission oil can
damage the hydro transmission.
Please dispose of used oil
at appropriate recycling
centers.
• Clean around the base of the
transmission oil filter and remove
the filter by turning it
counterclockwise.
• Apply a light coating of clean
transmission oil to the gasket of the
new filter. Install the filter by turning
it clockwise, by hand, until the
Transmission
Oil Filter
Transmission
Drain Plug