New GT2550

[JTKub]

I'll get the filter from the dealer, but what oil other than the cub cadet oil can or should I use in the trans?

Frank

Yep, exactly what Captain Ned said, or try a search (way back) for "Cub Cadet Drive System Fluid Plus". I did a bunch of research on it, but that was 5yrs ago. It was made by Shell and called Shell TTF-SB by them "Tractor Transaxle Fluid - Synthetic Blend". Per it's spec sheet that I got from Shell, it's by no means a special oil. Just a thicker, heavy-duty engine oil. Any decent 15w40 will be easy to source and inexpensive. If you need to run the unit in extreme cold, you can go with synthetic Shell 5w40.

Joel

 

[savageactor7]

I took the global recommendation to use Shell Rotella 15w-40 (non-synthetic) and have no reason yet to complain.

That's what I do too mephisto.

I have the same GT and am pretty much pleased with it after 180 hours or so. I'm pretty much institutionalized so am comfortable living in the world as it exists.:thumbsup: