Cub Cadet 2518 w/48" Mower Deck Operator's Manual page 26

CHECKING TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL
NOTE
Check the oil level only while the engine is
stopped and the tractor is level.
Check the oil level of the transmission case before
each use to see that it is filled to the correct level.
Before checking the transmission oil level, clean the
area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris
from entering the transmission case. Always keep the
oil level between the "FULL" and the "ADD" marks on
the dipstick (See Figure 20). When checking the oil
level, the dipstick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way before being withdrawn for a
true reading.
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OPERATING
RANGE
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Figure 20
ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
may result if the oil level in the transmission
case is below the "ADD" mark or over the
"FULL" mark of the dipstick.
NOTE
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
2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
3. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port
4. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE OIL FILTER
Refer to the MAINTENANCE CHART for information
regarding
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.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
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brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
prevent debris from entering the transmission
case.
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 20).
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.
CAUTION
Never overfill the transmission case. Damage
may result if the oil level in the transmission
case is below the "ADD" mark or over the
"FULL" mark of the dipstick.
NOTE
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.
the frequency
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
of the hydrostatic