Cub Cadet 4 x 2 Big Country - Poly Bed & Steel Bed - Manual (Page 51)

4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed)
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ABOUT THIS SECTION:
This section covers the drive system and transaxle
used in the Big Country utility vehicle model series 420
and 430. There was also a low-volume series 410 that
used the same transaxle without the differential lock
feature. The information in this section does not specif-
ically cover series 410, but is applicable to it. No other
manual has been written by Cub Cadet specifically for
the non-locking differential version.
1. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
• Housing, axle, bearing, or axle tube damage
caused by impact or over-loading constitutes
customer abuse, and is not covered under the
warranty.
• Damaged caused by shock-loading the trans-
mission is not covered under the warranty.
Shock-loading is primarily caused by shifting
between forward and reverse gears without
allowing the vehicle to come to a full stop. This is
only possible if the vehicle is operated abusively
AND the brake interlock switch is out of adjust-
ment.
• Damage caused by a lubrication failure is not
covered under the warranty.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to have any
leaks repaired in a timely fashion.
• The lug nuts should be inspected for looseness
after the first ten hours of operation. Lug nuts
should be tightened to a torque of 55-60 ft.-lbs.
• The brakes are not self-adjusting. It is the cus-
tomer’s responsibility to maintain them in good
working order and proper adjustment, whether
directly or through an authorized Cub Cadet Ser-
vicing Dealer.
• It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain the
vehicle in accordance with the Operator’s Man-
ual. This includes an initial gear lube change
after 50 hours of operation, and changes every
500 hours of operation (or 2 years) thereafter.
• The gear lube level should be checked every
100 hours of operation. At this time a visual
inspection should be made for leaks or damage.
2. GEAR LUBE
2.1. Service intervals: Initial change: 50 hours
Subsequent changes: 500 hours of 2 years
Check level: every 100 hours.
2.2. The transaxle should contain between 20 and 24
fluid ounces of 80-90 gear lube or SAE 30
engine oil. 80-90 weight gear lube should be
installed at the factory. Cub Cadet Hydraulic
drive system fluid plus is an acceptable premium
alternative.
2.3. To check the gear lube level, park the vehicle
on a flat level surface.
2.4. Clean the area around the rubber fill plug on top
of the transaxle housing.
2.5. Remove the plug.
2.6. Insert and withdraw a clean steel rule or impro-
vised dipstick. See Figure 2.6.
2.7. The oil level should be 4 1/2” to 5” down from the
top surface of the housing adjacent to the hole.
2.8. If additional lube is needed, confirm the current
contents of the transaxle, and add more of the
same to reach the specified level.
2.9. If additional fluid is needed, inspect the transaxle
for leaks or damage. If leakage is found, make
any necessary repairs before returning the vehi-
cle to service.
Figure 2.6
Tape Measure
4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed)