Tilt the seat forward to find the filler cap for the transmission. There is a dip-stick attached to the cap... When you unscrew the cap, be sure to wipe the stick and re-dip it for an accurate measurement ;)
If the transmission fluid on the stick is:
* very dark- you should consider changing the fluid soon... It is heat damaged or oxidized
* has particles in it- change the filter and/or the fluid
* looks like chocolate milk- change the fluid and filter- it is water contaminated (if you try to move the tractor when there is water in the transmission and it's frozen, you'll be looking at a nasty repair bill)
Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Fluid P/N- 737-3062
Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Filter P/N- 123-3014
If the transmission fluid on the stick is:
* very dark- you should consider changing the fluid soon... It is heat damaged or oxidized
* has particles in it- change the filter and/or the fluid
* looks like chocolate milk- change the fluid and filter- it is water contaminated (if you try to move the tractor when there is water in the transmission and it's frozen, you'll be looking at a nasty repair bill)
Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Fluid P/N- 737-3062
Cub Cadet Hydraulic Transmission Filter P/N- 123-3014