Cub Cadet 6X4 Shop Handbook page 236

Chapter 8 - Caterpillar Engine and Related Systems
5b. Remove the splash shield, and disconnect
the alternator as described in the proced-
ing section of this chapter. The alternator
need not be removed.
See Figure 8.31.
Figure 8.31
5c. Disconnect the solenoid trigger wire
(orange with white trace) from the male
spade terminal on the solenoid.
5d. Disconnect the heavy gauge red cable
from the starter using a 12mm wrench.
5e. Tilt the passenger seat up. Working from
the front of the engine, loosen the lower
screw that holds the starter motor to the
engine block using a 14mm wrench.
See Figure 8.32.
Starter mounting
screws
Figure 8.32
Heavy red cable
and paired orange
wires removed
from alternator
Nose of
starter
motor
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5f. Again working from the front of the engine,
loosen the upper screw that holds the
starter to the engine.
5g. Remove both screws, and withdraw the
starter motor through the right rear fender.
See Figure 8.33.
Figure 8.33
5h. While the starter is out, the ring gear will
be visible. Examine the teeth, particularly
if the starter was removed because of an
engagement problem. See Figure 8.34.
Starter removal
exposes teeth
on ring gear
Figure 8.34
5i. If problems are found with the ring gear,
remove the flywheel for ring gear replace-
ment.
Starter
fits out
behind
alternator