Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 Operator's Manual page 29

From just above the right axle carrier,
inside the right frame rail, slowly turn
the hex nylon lock nut at the end of
the brake rod as follows to adjust the
brake (Refer to Figure 23):
• Turn the nylon lock nut clockwise to
increase the braking force.
• Turn the nylon lock nut counter-
clockwise to decrease the braking
force.
Brake Link
Brake Assembly
(On Transmission)
Brake Rod
VIEWED FROM ABOVE - FENDER
AND RUNNING BOARD REMOVED
Figure 23
Recheck the brake adjustment to
ensure proper operation, and readjust
as necessary. If brake
does not correct the problem, see your
authorized Cub Cadet dealer.
While guiding the transmission release
rod through keyhole and the oil fill
tube/dipstick into the transmission,
reinstall the rear drawbar on the
frame. Secure with the four hex tapp
screws.
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter
Warning! If the engine has
been recently run, the en-
gine, muffler and surround-
ing metal surfaces will be
hot and can cause burns to
the skin.
to avoid burns.
Brake Shaft
Assembly
Hex Shaped
Flange
Hex Nylon
Lock Nut
adjustment
Exercise caution
The oil filter should be changed at
every oil change interval. The filters
can be obtained through your Cub
Cadet dealer. Refer the engine opera-
tor's manual, or the condensed engine
information in the next section of this
manual, for information regarding the
frequency of required oil changes and
the quantity of oil needed. To drain the
engine oil, proceed as follows:
• Run the engine for a short time to
warm the engine oil. The oil will flow
more freely and carry away more
impurities Use care to avoid burns
from hot oil.
• Locate the oil drain port and filter on
the left side of the engine.
• Pop open the protective cap on the
end of the oil drain valve to expose
the drain port. See Figure 24.
Remove the dipstick from its tube.
Oil Drain
Valve
• Push the oil drain hose (packed with
this manual) onto the oil drain port.
Route the opposite end of the hose
into an appropriate oil collection
container with at least a 2.5 quart
capacity, to collect the used oil.
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Oil Filter
Figure 24