Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual page 30

Z Force
13.7. The bushings can be driven out and replaced if
necessary. See Figure 13.7.
Upper bushing
Grease zirch
Pivot bar
Figure 13.7
13.8. The pivot bolt can be removed using a pair of
1 1/2" wrenches. See Figure 13.8.
Really big Crescent wrench
Figure 13.8
NOTE: On installation, tighten the pivot bar nut
and bolt until front-back play is gone from the
pivot bar, but not so tight that movement is inhib-
ited by friction.
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13.9. The pivot bar can be withdrawn once the pivot
13.10. The bushings that support the pivot bar can be
13.11. When installing the pivot bar, tighten the nut until
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bolt is removed. See Figure 13.9.
Forward
Short side of
pivot hub
Figure 13.9
NOTE: The pivot bar is off-set to the front. This
provides room for the caster wheels to swivel
without deck interference.
easily driven out for replacement.
a slight bind is placed on the pivoting action,
then loosen the bolt until the bind just goes
away.
Long side of
pivot hub