Cub Cadet 3000 Series Service Manual page 17

Cub Cadet 3000
12. Remove all four running board hex bolts from the
tractor using a 1/2" socket. See figure 5.
NOTE: There are two bolts fastening the running
boards to the frame where the foot pads connect
and there are two bolts fastening the running
boards to the dash panel.
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 5.
13. Remove the fuel cap.
14. Remove the tail light sockets from the tail light
assemblies by pushing in on the sockets gently
and twisting a 1/4 turn. See figure 6.
NOTE: When pulling the sockets out of the tail
light assemblies, it is very important to make sure
the light bulbs come straight out, or the light bulbs
will fall into the tail light assemblies. Also, note
the color of the wires for reinstallation. The white
wires go to the reverse lights. See figure 6.
Tail
Light
FIGURE 6.
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15. Raise the rear fender high enough to access the
16. Loosen the clamp connecting the hydraulic lift
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 7.
17. Remove the lift handle from the tractor through
18. Raise and remove the fender assembly.
Reverse
Light
FIGURE 8.
19. Reinstall the fuel cap.
White Wire
for Reverse
3 - 2
hydraulic lift handle clamp. See figure 7.
handle to the center lift valve using a 1/2" socket.
Hydraulic Lift
Handle Clamp
the slot in the flap. See figure 8.
NOTE: If the lever is not removed at this time,
damage may occur to the lift knob.
1/2" Socket
Slot for
Lift Handle