Changing The Differential Case Oil; Cfd Oil; Battery/Jumping Battery - Cub Cadet Volunteer Operator's Manual

Note: This unit also has an oil fill/level plug on the front
side of the differential as well. Use this plug when checking
the differential oil on units with an electric bedlift.

Changing the Differential Case Oil

1. Locate the drain plug on the bottom, front side of the
differential, through a cut-out in the skid plate. Remove the
drain plug. See Figure 5-6.
2. Allow oil to drain into a suitable container.
3. Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if missing or in
poor condition. Reinstall the drain plug and tighten.
4. Add approximately 22 ounces dry (dry – a fluid change
may require less). Or refill to bottom of either front or rear
level check plug. Use 737-04158 Shell Spirax 80W-90 GL5.
Oil through the fill/level plug port. When oil begins coming
out of one of the two oil fill/level plug ports, the differential
is full.
5. Install and tighten the fill/level plug(s).
Drain Plug
Figure 5-6
CFD (Centralized Front Drive)
Change the oil in front CFD (centralized front drive) every 100 hrs.
Use only 10w Hy-tran or 10w-40 hy-tran oil (6 oz.) Cub Cadet part
no. 737-3120.
Changing the CFD Oil
1. Remove the oil drain plug located on the bottom of the
gearcase using a 5/16" hex key wrench.
2. Let all of the oil drain out of the unit. Catch an ddiscared
the oil properly.
3. Be sure to clean off any debris on the drain plug and
reinstall. Torque the oil drain plug to 10 ft/pds.
4. Remove the oil fill plug using a 5/16" hex key wrench.
5. Add 180 ml. (6 oz.) of 10w Hy-tran or 10w-40 hy-tran oil (6
oz.) part no. 737-3120.
Oil fill/Level Plug
Note: do not use any other type of oil in theis system or the
four wheel drive will not operate properly!)
6. Reassemble the oil fill plug into the gearcase and torque to
10 ft/pds.
Battery
WARNING:
The battery produces a flammable and
explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. Wear eye
protection and gloves when handling the battery.
Do not allow direct metal contact across battery
posts. The battery is sealed and is maintenance free.
Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be
added.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65 Warning:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal
first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red)
wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black)
wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct
terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and
cause damage to your engine's alternating system.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove negative
cable first when disconnecting.
2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to
prevent corrosion.
6. Install battery. Always install negative cable last when
connecting.
Jumping Battery
WARNING:
Do not attempt to jump start a frozen
battery. Warm to 60 degrees F (16 degrees C). Do not
smoke near battery and wear eye protection and
gloves when handling battery.
WARNING:
ON EFI UNITS ONLY, do not attempt
to jump start the battery. Engine damage will occur
to the fuel injection computer.
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