Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual page 25

11.10. Withdraw the shaft, catching the washers. Allow
the bellcranks and steering link rods to hang
down from the hydros. See Figure 11.10.
Figure 11.10
11.11. If the bellcranks are to be removed (eg. for bush-
ing replacement), disconnect the control links
from the IHTs, and remove them. They can be
easily serviced on the bench.
11.12. Move the deck height control to the highest posi-
tion.
11.13. Remove the nuts from the ends of the long bolts
that connect the lift handle arms to the lift shaft
assembly using a pair of 1/2" wrenches.
11.14. Using an appropriate tool, disconnect the exten-
sion springs from each lift handle arm.
See Figure 11.14.
Short
bolt
Lift handle
arm
Lift shaft assembly
Figure 11.14
11.15. Remove the second nut from each long bolt, and
remove the bolts completely.
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11.16. Remove the short bolt that connects each lift
handle arm to the lift shaft assembly using a 1/2"
wrench.
11.17. Spread the ends of the lift rod index apart and
disengage it from the lift shaft assembly.
See Figure 11.17.
Figure 11.17
11.18. Separate the lift handle arms from the lift shaft
assembly.
11.19. Unbolt the lift hub assembly from each side of
the control housing using a 1/2" wrench.
See Figure 11.19.
Figure 11.19
Z Force
Lift hub bolts