Chapter 5: Drive System; Transmission Fluid Filter - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

Transmission fluid filter

Anti-sway rod
Figure 5.1
Oil filter
Figure 5.2

CHAPTER 5: DRIVE SYSTEM

The oil filter should be changed every 100 hours.
NOTE: The filter can be changed without draining all of the
To change the transmission fluid filter:
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NOTE: To minimize the amount of oil lost, have the new fil-
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10. Quickly install the oil filter hand tight.
11. Check the transmission oil level by using the dip stick
12. Test drive the tractor in a safe area before returning it
transmission fluid.
Remove the deck as described in chapter 8: Cutting
Decks and Lift Systems.
Lift and safely support the rear of the tractor.
Remove the nut that secures the anti-sway rod to the
transmission torque bracket. See Figure 5.3.
Slide the anti-sway rod out of the torque bracket.
Clean around the oil filter to prevent any dirt from get-
ting into the transmission.
Place a suitable container under the transmission fil-
ter to catch any fluid that may be spilled while chang-
ing the filter.
Pre-fill a new filter with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid
Plus oil (#737-3120).
Apply a light coating of oil to the O-ring of the new fil-
ter.
ter ready to be installed as the old filter is removed.
Remove and discard the oil filter using a suitable
strap wrench. See Figure 5.2.
at the rear of the tractor. Top off as needed.
to service.
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