Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 208

Chapter 7 - Kohler Engine Service Access and Fuel System
11. Remove the nuts that secure the exhaust mani-
fold to the cylinder heads using a 13mm wrench.
See Figure 7.29.
12. Unbolt the exhaust system from the rear pair of
lateral cross-member using a pair of 1/2"
wrenches. See Figure 7.30.
Cross-member
Muffler
mounting
points
13. Remove the exhaust system, complete.
• Disconnect the transfer case safety switch har-
ness (orange and gray wires) from the main har-
ness.
• Push the entire system forward until the muffler
outlet clears the top rear cross-member.
• Pivot the muffler upward, and rotate the exhaust
manifold to clear the transfer case.
• Withdraw the system up and rearward.
Exhaust
manifold
Figure 7.29
Figure 7.30
NOTE: It is nearly as easy to separate the muf-
fler from the exhaust manifold, but reassembly
requires a fresh gasket. It is simpler to remove
the system without breaking the joint.
14. Disconnect the heavy gauge red cable from the
starter motor using a 13mm wrench.
See Figure 7.31.
Heavy gauge
red cable
Starter motor
with attached
solenoid
15. Match-mark and disconnect the choke and throt-
tle cables from the engine using a 5/16" wrench.
16. Lift and safely support the vehicle as described
in the LIFTING AND SUPPORTING section of
this manual.
17. Drain the oil from the engine.
18. Unbolt the engine from the drive system cradle
using a pair of 9/16" wrenches.
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Figure 7.31