Chapter 2: Engine Related Parts; Muffler - Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual

This chapter covers the engine accessories that are manufactured by Cub Cadet.
IMPORTANT: The engine is manufactured by Kohler. Refer to the Kohler manual for engine specific service
information.

Muffler

Conduit clamp
Heat shield screws
Figure 2.1
Exhaust pipe
Figure 2.2

CHAPTER 2: ENGINE RELATED PARTS

To Remove/replace the muffler:
1. Remove the hood by following the procedures
described in Chapter 4: Body.
2. Remove the screw that holds the conduit clamp to
the heat shield using a 1/2" wrench. See Figure 2.1.
3. Remove the four screws (two on each side) that hold
the heat shield to the engine using a 5/16" wrench.
4. Slide the heat shield off of the engine.
5. Remove the two nuts that hold each exhaust pipe to
the cylinder head using a 1/2" wrench.
See Figure 2.2.
6. Remove the muffler and exhaust pipes.
NOTE: The exhaust pipes are welded to the muffler. The
pipes and the muffler are serviced as one assem-
bly.
7. Clean and remove all gasket material from the cylin-
der head (and the exhaust pipes if they are being
reused).
8. Using new gaskets, install the muffler by following the
previous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Tighten the exhaust nuts to a torque of 246 in lbs
(27.8 Nm).
9. Test drive the mower in a safe area before returning
it to service.
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