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<blockquote data-quote="sh00ter" data-source="post: 3003920" data-attributes="member: 24531"><p>Yes...most brands of modern entry-level tractors use the tuff-torq k46 hydro tranny. It comes filled with conventional bulk 10w30 automotive oil but the mfg actually recommends 5w50 full syn. They don't put that in from the factory because it cost more and most people won't work them more than just mowing the lawn, plus the 10w30 can usually hold out during the warranty period which is all they (both tractor maker and tranny maker) care about. BUT the phone techs and FAQ's from Tuff Torque website say it better to use the full syn. Problem is, Cub Cadet calls this a non-serviceable tranny and there is no drain plug, only a fill plug that usually gets destroyed when you remove it so u need to have another ordered and ready. AND you must remove the tranny completely to fully drain it (upside down). The poor man's way is to go in through the top with a gear oil pump but you only get about 50% of the OEM oil out that way.</p><p></p><p>I only have 10hrs on the tractor and will prob just work it as-is until this winter when I get time to remove the tranny and do the oil swap...people report the better oil making it work like new again and also if done when tranny is newer, making it last a lot longer until troubles regardless of use. Why do manufacturers have to make things so difficult??? At least give us a drain plug! I am opting for Mobil-1 15w50 instead because it contains less viscosity improvers and in the Oklahoma heat, it should be a more custom choice than the catch-all 5w50 which is also harder to find. They say 5w50 to cover all climates, but I think 15w50 will be the best choice for a "preventative-action, lifetime fill" of the k46.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sh00ter, post: 3003920, member: 24531"] Yes...most brands of modern entry-level tractors use the tuff-torq k46 hydro tranny. It comes filled with conventional bulk 10w30 automotive oil but the mfg actually recommends 5w50 full syn. They don't put that in from the factory because it cost more and most people won't work them more than just mowing the lawn, plus the 10w30 can usually hold out during the warranty period which is all they (both tractor maker and tranny maker) care about. BUT the phone techs and FAQ's from Tuff Torque website say it better to use the full syn. Problem is, Cub Cadet calls this a non-serviceable tranny and there is no drain plug, only a fill plug that usually gets destroyed when you remove it so u need to have another ordered and ready. AND you must remove the tranny completely to fully drain it (upside down). The poor man's way is to go in through the top with a gear oil pump but you only get about 50% of the OEM oil out that way. I only have 10hrs on the tractor and will prob just work it as-is until this winter when I get time to remove the tranny and do the oil swap...people report the better oil making it work like new again and also if done when tranny is newer, making it last a lot longer until troubles regardless of use. Why do manufacturers have to make things so difficult??? At least give us a drain plug! I am opting for Mobil-1 15w50 instead because it contains less viscosity improvers and in the Oklahoma heat, it should be a more custom choice than the catch-all 5w50 which is also harder to find. They say 5w50 to cover all climates, but I think 15w50 will be the best choice for a "preventative-action, lifetime fill" of the k46. [/QUOTE]
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