Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 27

10. Apply a light coating of clean oil on the gasket of
the new oil filter. Thread the filter on by hand until
the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter, then
tighten the filter an additional 2/3 to 1 turn.
Refer to the LUBRICATION TABLE and follow the in-
struction in the following sub-section to refill the crank-
case with the quantity and type of oil specified.
FILLING THE CRANKCASE
WARNING: Never overfill the engine
crankcase. The engine may overheat
and/or damage may result if the crank-
case is below the "LOW" mark or over
the "FULL" mark on 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 oil capacity and the proper type of oil to
pour into the crankcase.
1. Place the tractor on a level surface and engage the
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean around the oil level dipstick, dipstick tube,
and the oil filler cap to prevent debris from entering
the crankcase.
3. Remove the oil filler cap from the left valve cover
and SLOWLY pour in oil. The oil capacity is
approximately 4 pints. Fill the crankcase until the
oil level reaches the "FULL" mark on the dipstick
(Refer to Figure 20).
4. Reinstall the oil filler cap by screwing it securely
into the valve cover.
WARNING: The oil filler cap must be
tightened securely into the valve cover at
all times when the engine is operating.
Severe engine damage could result from
failure to do so.
5. Start the tractor engine and allow it to run for 30
seconds, then stop the engine and remove the
ignition key.
6. Check the oil level and add oil if necessary. DO
NOT OVERFILL THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.
7. Check the oil filter and drain valve for leaks.
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 22). 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level, the dipstick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way before being withdrawn for a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.
OPERATING
RANGE
ADDING TRANSMISSION OIL
WARNING: Never overfill the transmis-
sion case. Damage or leakage may result
if the oil level in the transmission case is
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.
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
brake pedal lock. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key.
2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the transmission
case.
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TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK
Figure 22