Cub Cadet 2000 Series Professional Shop Manual page 174

2000 Series Tractors
14. Slide the lift shaft out of the notches in the frame.
15. Disconnect the helper spring link from the lift shaft.
See Figure 8.35.
16. Remove the slotted links.
17. Slide the lift shaft out from under the drive shaft.
18. Install the deck lift shaft and bushings by following
the previous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Do not put grease on the lift shaft or bush-
ings. Grease will hold dirt and accelerate the
wear of the bushings.
NOTE: When installing the bushings, the lift shaft
will be spring loaded. A bar clamp can be
used to counter act the spring force and hold
the lift shaft centered in the notches of the
frame while installing the bushings.
See Figure 8.36.
19. Operate the deck through its full range of travel.
20. Check the deck for levelness and pitch.
21. Test run the tractor in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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Helper spring link
Slotted link
Figure 8.35
Figure 8.36
Bar clamp