Cub Cadet 3186 Operator's Manual page 22

Adding Transmission Oil
WARNING: The fluid for your
transmission has been spe-
cially formulated to ensure
the safe and proper opera-
tion of your tractor. Add Cub
Cadet Drive System Fluid
Plus ONLY. Do not use any
other fluid.
WARNING: Never overfill the
transmission case. Damage
may result if the oil level in
the transmission
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. See Figure 19.
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
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
Fluid Plus may result in a fail-
ure of the drive system which
case is
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
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
around the
more than 5 quarts. Reinstall the
drain plug. See Figure 20.
Transmission
Oil Filter
22
Cadet Drive System
any center mounted
Transmission
Drain Plug
Figure 20