Cub Cadet 3204 Operator's Manual page 26

Tire Inflation
Keep the tires inflated
recommended pressure.
inflation will affect tire life and operator
comfort, and also will affect the
leveling of the mower deck and quality
of cut.
See the tire side wall for proper
inflation range.
Ensure that the valve caps are
securely tightened in place to prevent
air loss and to protect the valve core.
Do not overload the tractor tires by
mounting equipment on the tractor
which exceeds the load capacity of the
size of the tires on the tractor.
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
Transmission Oil Fill/Dipstick
prevent debris from entering the
transmission case. Always keep the oil
level between the "FULL" and the
"ADD" marks on the dipstick. When
checking the oil level, the dipstick
must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then reinserted all the way before
being withdrawn again for a true
reading.
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.
to the
Improper
F
A
WARNING: Never overfill the
transmission case. Damage
may result if the oil level in
the
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
around the
given quantity of oil. Always check the
to
level on the dipstick before adding
more oil. See Figure 20.
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
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.
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Dipstick Reading
Operating
Range
Transmission
Oil Fill Tube/
Dipstick
Figure 20
transmission case
the area around
is
the