Cub Cadet LT 2180 Operator's Manual page 27

ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
or leakage may result if the oil level in the
transmission case is below the "ADD" mark or
over the "FULL" mark of the dipstick.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.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the proper type of oil to add to the
transmission case.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the transmission
case.
3. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port
and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the
transmission case until the oil level reaches the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 23).
4. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
oil fill port.
CAUTION
The oil fill plug/dipstick must be installed
securely into the fill port at all times when
the engine is operating.
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
or leakage may result if the oil level in the
transmission case is below the "ADD" mark or
over the "FULL" mark of the dipstick. 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.
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART for information
regarding the frequency
transmission oil filter replacement. The filter can be
obtained through your Cub Cadet dealer under the part
number 923-3014.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE for information
regarding the oil capacity and the proper type of oil to
pour into the transmission case.
of the hydrostatic
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1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the transmission 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 7 quarts. Reinstall
the drain plug (Refer to Figure 24).
TRANSMISSION
Figure 24
CAUTION
If the transmission oil is to be re-used, cover the
container holding the drained oil to prevent
contamination. Contaminated transmission oil
can damage the hydro transmission.
3. Clean around the base of the transmission oil filter
and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise
(Refer to Figure 25).
TRANSMISSION
OIL FILTER
Figure 25
DRAIN PLUG