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Originally Posted by R Bedell
Well, I learned something today and discovered another Cub Cadet discrepancy.
The Owner's manual show the feature but the parts manual does not. Go figure....  |
I think quite a bit was unearthed regarding this issue. You mention discrepancies in the manuals, look at the pull tab in the photo posted from a manual vs. the photos of actual parts posted. The parts show a T-handle (so you can twist the top to tighten the rubber plug) The manual shows a dipstick with a pull tab such as on an older car. Were the manuals done with some type of prototype dipstick? Did some clever engineer/designer find and borrow the expansion style dipstick from the tractor division? I guess we'll never know.
Regarding the little door you remove to access the dipstick, I too have always wondered what exactly was its purpose.
For what it's worth, dad is 83 and has been around Cadet since 1968. When I told him I was going to check the fluid on the dipstick he said he didn't think it had one. I assured him I saw one while loading the mower. When I did find how to get to it, he had a bit of bewilderment on his face not knowing about it. I'll let him know today this was on the ones with 3 pt hitch. They never sold a Cadet with 3pt and very few with the sleeve hitch.
Thanks again to everyone that dug deep into your books and took photos to help figure out what setup I have going on.