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• Place a suitable container(s) beneath the front
of the transmission housing.
• Remove the oil fill plug to help vent the trans-
mission, then remove the drain plug and allow
the transmission oil to drain into the con-
tainer(s). Reinstall the drain plug after draining
the oil. Refer to Figure 43 and Figure 45.
Dispose of used oil in an environmentally
safe manner. If necessary, contact your
area EPA office for proper disposal proce-
dures and recycling center locations.
• Change the hydro transmission filter as
instructed in Changing Hydro Transmission
Oil Filter.
• Change the hydraulic system filter as instructed
in Changing Hydraulic System Oil Filter.
• Insert a funnel (preferably one with a flexible
spout) into the fill hole in the rear of the trans-
mission housing.
• Pour Cub Cadet Drive System Plus oil into the
transmission housing until the oil level can be
seen through the sight glass. Do not overfill the
transmission.
IMPORTANT: Always use Cub Cadet Drive
System Plus oil to ensure correct formulation.
Substitute oils could affect performance and
may cause damage to the transmission.
• Reinsert the oil fill plug into the transmission
housing and turn clockwise until tight.
• Start the engine and allow it to run for a few
minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for
leaks and recheck the oil level in the
transmission housing.
LUBRICATION OF DRIVE SHAFT
Lubricate both ends of the drive shaft after every 50
hours of operation as follows:
• The front end of the drive shaft can be
accessed from under the hood, and the rear
end from beneath the tractor. NOTE: It may be
necessary to rotate the drive shaft to access
the grease fittings.
• Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the
drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP grease.
LUBRICATION OF FRONT AXLE
Lubricate the front axle pivot pin, steering knuckles,
and wheel hubs after every 10 hours of operation.
See Figure 46. Using a pressure lubricating gun,
lubricate the drive shaft with Cub Cadet 251H EP
grease.
Figure 46
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE
The front wheel bolts and rear lug nuts should be
retorqued after the first ten hours of operation and
every 100 hours thereafter, or if the wheel assembly
has been removed. Using a torque wrench, retighten
the lug bolts and lug nuts as follows:
Rear Wheels—In a staggered pattern, retorque the
rear wheel lug nuts to 60-70 ft. lbs.
Front Wheels—In a staggered pattern, retorque
the front wheel lug bolts to 60-70 ft. lbs.
TIRE MAINTENANCE
Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of
operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the
recommended pressures. Improper inflation will
shorten the service life of a tire. See the tire side
wall, or the Tire Inflation chart, for proper inflation
pressures. Observe the following guidelines:
• Do not inflate a tire above the maximum
pressure shown either on the sidewall of the
tire or the Tire Inflation chart.
• Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or
seriously under inflated. Have a qualified tire
mechanic inspect and service the tire.
WARNING: Servicing tires can be dan-
gerous. Whenever possible, trained
personnel should service and mount
tires.
If you must service the tires, observe the following
safety precautions to avoid an injury or fatality:
• Make certain the rim is clean and free of rust.
• Lubricate the flanges of the rim and beads of
the tire with soap solution.
PIVOT PIN
LUBE FITTING
STEERING
KNUCKLE
LUBE FITTING
WHEEL HUB
LUBE FITTING