Cub Cadet 435D - Manual (Page 14)

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Clutch Pulley
(Rear)
Drive Pulley
(Front)
5. Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if missing or
in poor condition.
6. Install and tighten drain plug.
IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage
to transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing
oil cap.
7. Remove oil cap and add approximately 22 oz of 80-90
Weight Oil.
8. Install oil cap, and lower and latch cargo box.
Drive Belt
WARNING: Fingers or loose clothing can
get caught in rotating parts. Stop engine
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing.
1. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake.
2. Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
3. Rotate and inspect belt for wear or damage.
4. Measure width of belt on top surface. The width
should be a minimum of 1.1” (27 mm).
5. Replace belt if worn beyond limit.
To replace belt:
1. Route belt over drive clutch pulley (front pulley).
2. Route belt from drive clutch (rear pulley).
See Figure 20.
3. Install new belt by routing over drive pulley (front pul-
ley) and then over the drive clutch pulley (rear pulley).
7. Remove support stands and lower vehicle.
8. Finish tightening the screw to 80-85 lb-ft using a
torque wrench.
IMPORTANT: Overtightening front wheel can result in
bearing damage.
Changing Transaxle Oil
WARNING: The fluid for your transmis-
sion has been specially formulated to
ensure the safe and proper operation
of your vehicle. When changing the
transmission fluid replace it with 80-90
Weight Oil. Failure to use 80-90 Weight Oil
may result in a failure of the drive system
which could result in property damage or
personal injury. Do not substitute.
1. Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking brake.
2. Allow transmission sufficient time to cool before
attempting any maintenance or repairs.
3. Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
4. Access drain plug through slot on underside of
machine and remove plug. See Figure 19.
Figure 18
Figure 19
Figure 20
The fluid for your
transmission has been
specially formulated
to ensure the safe
and proper operation
of your vehicle.
When changing the
transmission fluid
replace it with 80-90
Weight Oil. Failure to
use 80-90 Weight Oil
may result in a failure
of the drive system
which could result in
property damage or
personal injury. Do
not substitute.
Fingers or loose
clothing can get
caught in rotating
parts. Stop engine
and wait for all
moving parts to stop
before servicing.
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Servicing Your
Utility Vehicle
WARNING
Oil Cap
Drain
Plug