Cub Cadet 2000 Series - Manual (Page 45)

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Transmission fluid filter
The oil filter should be changed every 100 hours.
NOTE: The filter can be changed without draining all of the
transmission fluid.
To change the transmission fluid filter:
1. Remove the deck as described in chapter 8: Cutting
Decks and Lift Systems.
2. Lift and safely support the rear of the tractor.
3. Remove the nut that secures the anti-sway rod to the
transmission torque bracket. See Figure 5.3.
4. Slide the anti-sway rod out of the torque bracket.
5. Clean around the oil filter to prevent any dirt from get-
ting into the transmission.
6. Place a suitable container under the transmission fil-
ter to catch any fluid that may be spilled while chang-
ing the filter.
7. Pre-fill a new filter with Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid
Plus oil (#737-3120).
8. Apply a light coating of oil to the O-ring of the new fil-
ter.
NOTE: To minimize the amount of oil lost, have the new fil-
ter ready to be installed as the old filter is removed.
9. Remove and discard the oil filter using a suitable
strap wrench. See Figure 5.2.
10. Quickly install the oil filter hand tight.
11. Check the transmission oil level by using the dip stick
at the rear of the tractor. Top off as needed.
12. Test drive the tractor in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Figure 5.1
Anti-sway rod
Figure 5.2
Oil filter
CHAPTER 5: DRIVE SYSTEM