Transmission Fluid Change - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

2000 Series Tractors

Transmission fluid change

NOTE: The transmission is filled with a high quality,
specially blended oil. It only needs to be
changed if it is contaminated.
To change the transmission fluid:
1. Remove the deck as described in chapter 8: Cutting
Decks and Lift Systems.
2. Lift and safely support the rear of the tractor.
3. Clean the transmission around the drain plug area.
4. Remove the drain plug using a 16 mm wrench.
See Figure 5.1.
5. Remove the dip stick.
6. Remove the oil filter by following the procedures
described in the transmission oil filter section of this
chapter.
7. Install the oil drain plug.
8. Pre-fill a new filter with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus (#737-3120).
9. Apply a light coating of Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus to the O-ring of the new filter.
10. Install a new oil filter hand tight.
11. Fill the transmission with 182 oz (5.4 L) of Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus (#737-3120)
NOTE: The Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus (#737-3120) is a synthetic blended oil designed specifically for
Cub Cadet transmissions.
12. Purge the transmission while the tractor is still supported off of the ground.:
12a. Move the by-pass rod to the by-pass position.
12b. Start the engine.
12c. Cycle the drive pedal from full forward to full reverse six times.
12d. Move the by-pass rod to the drive position.
12e. Cycle the drive pedal from full forward to full reverse six times.
13. Test drive the tractor before returning it to service.
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Drain plug
Figure 5.3