Cub Cadet GT 2100 GTX 2100 Operator's Manual - Page 20

3. Remove the drain plug and allow the transmission oil to Cleaning the Tractor drain into a clean container having a capacity of more than six quarts. Reinstall the drain plug. See Figure 6-3. Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do NOT allow debris to accumulate around the cooling fins of the engine, the transmission's cooling fan or on any other part of the machine. Cleaning the Engine Intake Screen Oil Filter The engine intake screen area is located on the lower half of the dash. It is important to keep this area free of debris. Clean this area prior to each use. See Figure 6-4. Oil Drain Plug Figure 6-3 4. Clean around the base of the transmission oil filter and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise. Refer to Figure 6-3. 5. Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the gasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turning it clockwise, by hand. When the gasket contacts the filter base on the transmission housing, tighten the filter an additional 1⁄2-turn. 6. Clean the area around the transmission oil fill plug/dipstick to prevent debris from entering the transmission case. 7. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the transmission case until the oil level reaches the "FULL" mark on the dipstick Refer to Figure 6-2. NOTE: The transmission has a capacity of approximately 5-1⁄2 quarts. 8. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the oil fill port. 9. Start the engine and allow it to run for a few minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks and re-check the oil level in the transmission case. CAUTION: The transmission oil fill plug/dipstick must be installed securely into the fill port at all times when the engine is operating. Hydrostatic Neutral Adjustment If the tractor creeps forward or rearward when neither the forward nor reverse pedal is depressed, contact your local Cub Cadet dealer to have the hydrostatic control rods properly adjusted. Engine Intake Screen Figure 6-4 Lubrication WARNING! Before lubricating, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting. 20 Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments