Foreword – Cub Cadet 310-3000 User Manual
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310-3000 IHT
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FOREWORD
Headquartered in Sullivan, Illinois, Hydro-Gear
®
is
a world leader in the design, manufacture, and ser-
vice of quality hydrostatic transaxles for the lawn 
and garden industry. The mission of our company 
is to be recognized by our customers and the in-
dustry as a world-class supplier and the quality 
leader in everything we do.
This Service and Repair Manual is designed to 
provide information useful in servicing the 310-
3000 Hydro-Gear Integrated Hydrostatic Transaxle 
(IHT). 
Also included is a glossary of terms that are 
frequently used throughout the industry and in 
Hydro-Gear service publications. Understanding 
terminology is very important!!
It is necessary, and good shop practice, that your 
service area be equipped with proper tools and the 
mechanics to be supplied with the latest informa-
tion available. All repair procedures 
illustrated in this guide are suggested, but pre-
ferred methods of repair.
Repair procedures require that the transaxle unit 
be removed from the vehicle.
Some cleaning solvents are fl ammable. To avoid 
possible fi re, do not use cleaning solvents in an 
area where a source of ignition may be present.
This is not a certifi cation, test or study guide for 
a certifi cation test. If a technician is interested in 
certifi cation they should contact an agent rep-
resenting the ESA (Engine Service Association) 
(610) 363-3844 or their Hydro-Gear Distributor. 
Many distributors will be hosting certifi cation test-
ing. These study guides will cover most of the 
products and manufacturers in our industry.
For more information about Hydro-Gear or our 
products, please contact your Central Service 
Distributor, visit www.hydro-gear.com or call our 
Technical Service Department at (217) 728-2581.
