Section 5: Maintenance & Adjustment - Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual

Section 5: Maintenance and Adjustments
MAINTENANCE
CHECKING THE ENGINE
Refer to the Kohler Owner's Manual for all engine
maintenance intervals, procedures, specifications and
instructions.
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 5-1). 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level, the dipstick must be withdrawn and wiped clean,
then inserted all the way before being withdrawn for a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.
F
OPERATING
RANGE
A
Figure 5-1
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.
TRANSMISSION
DIPSTICK
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2. Clean the area around the oil fill plug/dipstick to
prevent debris from entering the transmission
case.
3. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port
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 5-1).
4. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
oil fill port.
IMPORTANT: The oil fill plug/dipstick must be
installed securely into the fill port at all times when
the engine is operating.
GENERAL BATTERY INFORMATION
WARNING
a. Battery posts,
accessories
compounds. Wash Hands after handling.
b. Should battery acid accidentally splatter into
the eyes or onto the skin, rinse the affected
area immediately with clean cold water. If
there is any further discomfort, seek prompt
medical attention.
c. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of
ammonia/water or baking soda/water.
d. NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery
charger clips to the battery while the charger is
turned on, as it can cause sparks.
e. Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes,
matches, lighters) away from the battery. The
hydrogen gas generated during charging can
be combustible.
f. As a further precaution, only charge the
battery in a well ventilated area.
ALWAYS SHIELD EYES AND PROTECT SKIN AND
CLOTHING WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID AND MAY
EMIT EXPLOSIVE
CAUTION WHEN HANDLING BATTERIES. KEEP
BATTERIES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
MAINTENANCE OF BATTERY
The tractor is shipped with a wet battery — the battery
acid has already been added and the battery sealed.
Although the battery is maintenance free, the following
care should be taken when handling the battery and to
assure its proper life cycle.
terminals and related
contain lead and
GASES. USE EXTREME
lead