Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 203

7. Removing the splash shield provides access
to the right side of the engine. See Figure 7.12.
Mounting screws
Figure 7.12
7a. Remove the right rear fender as described
previously in this section.
7b. Remove the 6 screws connecting the
splash shield to the frame using a 1/2"
wrench.
7c. Support the splash shield and remove the
final screw using a 5/16" wrench.
7d. Lift the splash shield off of the vehicle.
See Figure 7.13.
Figure 7.13
Chapter 7 - Kohler Engine Service Access and Fuel System
Splash
shield
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8. To remove the starter motor: See Figure 7.14.
Starter
solenoid
Heavy-gauge
"Hot" cable
Trigger wire
Starter motor
body
Figure 7.14
8a. Disconnect the negative battery terminal
to prevent accidental arcing using an
8mm wrench.
8b. Disconnect the solenoid trigger wire from
the male spade terminal on the solenoid.
8c. Draw-back the insulator that covers the
connecting post where the heavy gauge
red cable attaches to the starter solenoid.
8d. Remove the nut that holds the heavy red
cable to the starter using a 13mm wrench,
and remove the cable from the threaded
post.
8e. The starter motor can be easily unbolted
from the engine block and removed using
a 10mm wrench. See Figure 7.15.
Starter motor
mounting
bolts
Figure 7.15