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Fuses, Tire pressure, Wheel replacement – Cub Cadet 414 User Manual

Page 14: Changing transaxle oil

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Fuses

Raise hood to get access to under the dash panel.

Remove the appropriate electrical fuse and replace
with proper amperage fuse. (See schematic under
hood)

Reattach socket and lower hood. Secure hood to
dash.

Tire Pressure

WARNING: Explosive separation of tire and
rim parts is possible when they are serviced
incorrectly. Do not stand in front or over tire
assembly when inflating.

The recommended operating tire pressure is approxi-
mately 5-7 psi for all tires. Overinflating above
recommended tire pressure can reduce the life of the
tire. Check tire pressure before driving the vehicle.

NOTE: For high loads 8-10 psi is recommended for the
rear tires. The recommended tire pressure while using
the snow plow option is 8-12 psi in the front tires.

Wheel Replacement

WARNING: Using an unstable lifting device
and vehicle support may result in bodily injury.
Use a safe lifting device and supports to work
on raised vehicle.

Rear Wheels

Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply
parking brake.

Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.

Loosen but do not remove the five lug nuts from the
axle hub. See Figure 16.

Figure 16

Raise rear of vehicle with a safe lifting device and
place support stands under vehicle.

Remove the five lug nuts and rear wheel. Place
new wheel on the axle hub and secure with nuts.

Tighten nuts diagonally until snug.

Remove support stands and lower vehicle.

Finish tightening the bolts to 55-60 lb-ft using a
torque wrench.

Front Wheels

Stop the vehicle on a level surface and apply
parking brake.

Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and
remove the key.

Remove plastic dust cap.

Loosen 3/4” hex head screw.

Raise front of vehicle with a safe lifting device and
place support stands under vehicle.

Remove screw and front wheel. Place new wheel
on front axle hub and secure with screw and Loctite
242.

Remove support stands and lower vehicle.

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

Figure 17

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 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.

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. See Figure 17.

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
oil cap.

Wheel Bolts

Oil Cap

Drain

Plug