Cub Cadet 642 - Manual (Page 15)

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Checking Transaxle Oil
IMPORTANT: Hot hydraulic oil will expand and show
incorrect oil level. Check oil level when oil is cold and
with engine is not running.
• Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking
brake.
• Allow transmission sufficient time to cool before
attempting any maintenance or repairs.
• Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to
transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing
dipstick.
• Remove dipstick located on the top of the transaxle
housing and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 18.
• Check oil level by screwing dipstick fully into
transaxle case and then remove to check oil level.
• Add universal (Hydraulic) tractor transmission fluid
as needed until oil level reaches the full mark on
dipstick.
• Install and tighten dipstick.
• Lower cargo box.
Figure 18
Changing Transaxle Oil
WARNING: 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 Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus
ONLY. Failure to use Cub Cadet Drive
System Fluid Plus may result in a failure of the
drive system which could result in property
damage or personal injury. Do not substitute.
IMPORTANT: If brakes start to chatter or are noisy when
applied, change transaxle oil before waiting until the
service interval.
• Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking
brake.
• Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
• Access drain plug through slot on underside of
machine and remove plug.
• Check O-ring on drain plug and replace if missing
or in poor condition.
• Install and tighten drain plug.
IMPORTANT: Dirt and debris in oil may cause damage to
transaxle. Clean area around opening before removing
dipstick.
• Remove dipstick located on top of transaxle
housing and wipe dipstick clean.
• Add approximately 189 oz (5.5 liters) of Shell TTF-
SB Oil (Cub Cadet Part No. 737-3120 or 737-3121).
• Check oil level by screwing dipstick fully into
transaxle and then remove to check level.
• Wait for two minutes and then check oil level again.
• Install dipstick and lower 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.
• Park vehicle on level surface and apply parking
brake.
• Raise and secure cargo box, if manual lift.
• Rotate and inspect belt for wear or damage.
• Measure width of belt on top surface. The width
should be a minimum of 1.1 (27 mm).
• Replace belt if worn beyond limit.
To replace belt:
• Remove hardware and belt shield. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
• Route belt over drive clutch pulley (front pulley).
• Route belt from drive pulley (rear pulley).
See Figure 19.
• Install new belt by routing over drive pulley (rear
pulley) and then over the drive clutch pulley (front
pulley). Install belt shield.
Dipstick
Belt Shield Clutch Pulley
(Front)
Drive Pulley
Chain Adjuster
(Rear)