Cub Cadet G730 - Manual (Page 13)

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This transaxle is designed with an external filter
for ease of maintenance. To ensure constant
fluid quality levels and longer life, an initial oil
and filter change at 75-100 hours, then every
400 hours thereafter is recommended.
The following procedure can be performed with
the transaxle installed in the vehicle, and the
vehicle on level ground. Apply the bypass valve
and lock the vehicle parking brake.
1. Remove the three 1/4” filter guard screws
and filter guard. Clean any loose debris
from around the perimeter of the filter.
See figure 3.
2. Place an oil drain pan (12” or more diam-
eter and 8 qt. capacity is optimal) beneath
the oil filter. Remove the oil filter from the
transaxle.
3. After the oil has drained, wipe the filter base
surface off and apply a film of new oil to the
gasket of the new replacement filter (Hydro-
Gear part number 52114).
4. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one
full turn after the filter gasket contacts the
filter base surface.
5. Re-install the filter guard with three 1/4”
screws. Torque screws to 65 in. lbs. (7.35
Nm) each.
6. Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior
to disposal. Place used oil in appropriate
containers and deliver to an approved re-
cycling collection facility.
7. Remove the oil level check port plug (figure
4) from the transaxle prior to filling with oil.
This will allow the transaxle to vent during
oil fill.
8. Remove the top port plug from the
transaxle.
9. Fill with 20W50 motor oil until oil just ap-
pears at the bottom of the oil level check
port. Install the oil level check port plug
into transaxle. Torque to 180 in. lbs. (20.34
Nm).
10. Install and torque the top port plug to 180
in. lbs.
11. Proceed to the purge procedure.
FLUID CHANGE PROCEDURE
Figure 4, Filter Location
Filter
Filter Guard
Top Port Plug
Oil Level Check Port
Oil Level
Oil Volume:
2747 – 2847 ml
(.726 – .752 GAL)
(5.39 – 5.59 LB)
(92.9 – 96.3 fl. oz.)