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NOTE: These materials are prepared for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of equipment of the
kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals. Such individuals should seek
the assistance of an authorized service technician or dealer. Read, understand, and follow all directions when working on this equip-
ment. This includes the contents of the Operators Manual, which came with your equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inac-
curacies or omission in this publication, although every care has been take to make it as complete and accurate as possible. The right
is reserved to make changes at any time to this document without prior notice and without incurring an obligation to make such
changes to previously published documents. All information contained in this publication is based on product information available at
the time of publication. Photographs and illustrations used in this publication are for reference use only and may not depict actual
model and component parts.
MTD Products Inc. - Product Training and Education Department
FORM NUMBER - 769-01635
12/2004
K&T Saw Shop 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983

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  • Page 1 www.mymowerparts.com Service Manual 4x2 Utility Vehicle Poly Bed and Steel Bed NOTE: These materials are prepared for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals. Such individuals should seek the assistance of an authorized service technician or dealer.
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    www.mymowerparts.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Customer Responsibilities .................... 1 Gear Lube ........................1 Diagnosis: Confirming Transaxle Fault ................. 3 Transmission Linkages ....................3 Diagnosis and Service: Drive Belt and Clutches (CVT or Continuously Variable Transmission) ........... 11 Transaxle Removal and Replacement ................
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  • Page 5: Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System

    • The brakes are not self-adjusting. It is the cus- tomer’s responsibility to maintain them in good working order and proper adjustment, whether directly or through an authorized Cub Cadet Ser- vicing Dealer. Figure 2.6 • It is the customer’s responsibility to maintain the vehicle in accordance with the Operator’s Man-...
  • Page 6 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 2.9. A blocked vent can provoke oil leaks. The vent is 2.13. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. This will allow air located at the top of the transaxle housing. to enter the transaxle faster, which will allow the See Figure 2.9.

  • Page 7: Diagnosis: Confirming Transaxle Fault

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System DIAGNOSIS: CONFIRMING TRANSAXLE TRANSMISSION LINKAGES FAULT Shift Control Cable 3.1. Get as much information as possible from the 4.1. It is possible to remove the gear shift control customer regarding symptoms and circum- cable and gear shift control independently or stances.
  • Page 8 4.11. There are no internal replacement parts avail- trol housing. able through Cub Cadet for the shifter control. It is to be replaced as an assembly. K&T Saw Shop 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983...
  • Page 9 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 4.12. Within the housing for the shifter control there is 4.16. Match-mark the shifter arm to the splined end of a torsion spring that returns the shift lever to the the shift arm shaft, then remove the clamp bolt center of its travel.
  • Page 10 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Shift Control Adjustment 4.21. With the transmission confirmed to be in neutral by the meter or light connected to the switch, 4.20. To adjust the shift cable, use the neutral safety move the gearshift lever to the neutral position. switch to confirm the neutral position.
  • Page 11 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Differential Lock Control 4.29. If the Big Country vehicle exhibits symptoms indicating that the differential lock is not engag- In normal operation, a differential allows the two rear ing or disengaging properly, investigation should wheels to rotate at different speeds.
  • Page 12 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 4.34. If the linkage binds, disconnect the cable to iso- 4.37. With the cable disconnected, check the opera- late the external portion of the linkage from inter- tion of the differential lock lever, and the torsion nal transaxle components.
  • Page 13 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 4.40. Tighten the cable bracket mounting bolts to a 4.46. The clevis pin that holds the differential lock con- torque of 78 in-lb. (8.8 N-m) on installation. trol lever to the frame cannot be removed with the fuel tank secured in position.
  • Page 14 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 4.48. With the bracket removed, the fuel tank can be 4.51. When fully engaged, the differential lock arm moved far enough back to allow the clevis pin to should pull forward about 7/8” (2.22 cm) as mea- be removed.

  • Page 15: Diagnosis And Service: Drive Belt And Clutches (Cvt Or Continuously Variable Transmission)

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE: DRIVE BELT AND CLUTCHES (CVT OR CONTINUOUSLY • Gear clash can result from drive being applied to VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) the input shaft during shifting (at idle speed). 5.1. Performance problems such as lack of power or •...
  • Page 16 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Inspection 5.8. The CVT air filter has a foam wrap pre-filter over the paper filter element. The foam wrap can be 5.3. Park the vehicle on a firm level surface, with the washed in mild detergent, rinsed, dried, and re- ignition turned off, and lift the load bed to provide used.
  • Page 17 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.12. Loosen the hose clamp that secures the molded 5.16. Disconnect the front flange of the exhaust pipe hose from the air filter to the plenum. from the cylinder head using a 12 mm wrench. See Figure 5.12.
  • Page 18 • Confirm that the correct belt is on the vehicle: Cub Cadet Part # 754-04054. 5.22. To check the performance of the CVT, install the exhaust pipe, but leave the CVT exposed for •...
  • Page 19 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.25. Confirm that the throttle cable, and the travel • The adjustment can be made through a combi- stops on the throttle cable are adjusted to pro- nation of stop bolt (1/2” wrench) and throttle vide the full range of travel without straining the cable position (two 10 mm wrenches).
  • Page 20 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.29. Hold the throttle arm against the stop screw. Adjust the stop screw to set the engine speed to NOTE: If the idle speed is set too low, the engine 1,100 RPM + 50. will stall at idle.
  • Page 21 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.35. As the driving pulley compresses the belt, it is CVT Removal: Belt and Pulleys forced outward in the tapered sheave. 5.39. Remove the exhaust pipe and CVT cover as NOTE: As the effective diameter of the driving described previously in this section.
  • Page 22 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.44. If it is necessary to hold the crankshaft from turn- 5.46. Roll the belt off of the driven pulley on the tran- ing: choose one of three methods. saxle. See Figure 5.46. See Figure 5.44.
  • Page 23 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.50. After the belt is removed, the driven pulley can 5.54. After the belt is removed, the driving pulley can be removed: See Figure 5.50. be removed: See Figure 5.54. • Take the bolt and washer that secure the pulley •...

  • Page 24: Transaxle Removal And Replacement

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 5.57. Beyond the warranty period, if a dealer chooses TRANSAXLE REMOVAL AND REPLACE- to service a driven clutch, service information MENT and specialized tools are available from: The transaxle is carried on the engine/transaxle cradle, Hoffco/Comet Industries and the entire cradle moves up and down with the 358 NW F Street...
  • Page 25 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 6.6. Lift the bed. Remove the exhaust pipe and the 6.10. Remove the two bolts that hold the differential CVT assembly, including the housing, as lock cable bracket to the transaxle using a 10 described in the CVT section of this manual.
  • Page 26 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 6.13. Remove and discard the cotter pins securing the 6.16. Remove the bolts that fasten the spring mounts clevis pins into each brake cable clevis/actuator to the engine and transaxle cradle using a pair of arm connection.
  • Page 27 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 6.19. Jackstands must be placed under the frame, not 6.21. Carefully lower the engine and transaxle cradle, the engine/transaxle cradle. See Figure 6.19. until the wheels touch the ground. See Figure 6.21. (near C.G.

  • Page 28: Transaxle Installation Notes

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTES: 7.6. Install the CVT: 7.1. Reverse the removal procedure to install the • Apply a small amount of anti-seize compound to transaxle. The following items are tips, remind- the input shaft and the crankshaft. ers, and torque specifications.

  • Page 29: Link Assembly

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System LINK ASSEMBLY 8.1. The link assembly (aka:dogbone joint) connects Table 1: Drive System Torque Values the engine and transaxle cradle to the frame of the Big Country. This joint locates the front of Item Torque Note...

  • Page 30: Transaxle Repairs

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 8.6. Remove the nut and bolt (top) that connect the TRANSAXLE REPAIRS link assembly to the frame using a pair of 15/16” Axle Assemblies: wrenches. See Figure 8.6. NOTE: It is possible to replace axle bearings and seals without removing the transaxle from the vehicle.
  • Page 31 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.5. After the wheels and brake drums are removed 9.7. Though it is not likely to require disassembly from the axle shafts, remove the brake shoes as during brake or transaxle service, it is worth not- described in the “Brakes”...
  • Page 32 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.9. When placed on the bench, take note of the ori- 9.12. Remove the six bolts that secure the flange of entation of the transaxle components. Match each axle tube to the transaxle housing using a marks will ease the assembly process but the 12mm wrench.
  • Page 33 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.15. The axle shaft will slip out of the collar. The 9.18. If the axle shaft is stuck in the inner race of the groove on the collar engages the pin on the shift bearing, the right side shaft can be removed with the bearing.
  • Page 34 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.20. Remove the seal from the axle tube. • The necked-down axle shaft spreads the force See Figure 9.20. over a wider area, allowing the shaft to twist over a greater portion of its length when torque is applied to it.
  • Page 35 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Transaxle housing and internals: 9.29. Use the pry-point recesses that are cast into the housings to separate the the two halves of the 9.26. Prepare to separate the case: Clean any rust or transmission case.
  • Page 36 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.31. Clean the left half of the housing, and inspect the 9.32. Be certain to remove all of the cleaning solvent three bearings that reside in it. See Figure 9.31. before heating the housing or reassembling the transaxle.
  • Page 37 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.35. Lift the 51-tooth sprocket off of the reduction 9.37. The shift collar is trapped onto the input shaft by shaft along with the 19-tooth sprocket from the the shift lever. To remove the shift lever, it is input shaft and the link-belt reverse chain.
  • Page 38 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.40. Use a magnet to remove the pin that retains the 9.43. The differential can be easily lifted out of the shift lever. See Figure 9.40. transaxle as an assembly, at this point. See Figure 9.43.
  • Page 39 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.46. Like the input shaft, it will be necessary to clean 9.49. Remove and discard the input shaft seal and the any rust from the exterior part of the shift lever shift lever seal. Replace them with new seals. before it is removed.
  • Page 40 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.51. A 28mm circlip holds the 55-tooth forward gear 9.54. Inspect the bearing surfaces on the input shaft to the reduction shaft. If either component and 24-tooth forward gear. See Figure 9.54. shows wear or damage, remove this clip to sep- arate them.
  • Page 41 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System 9.56. Clean and inspect the differential assembly. 9.58. With the differential housing separated from the See Figure 9.56. ring gear, and the cross-pin removed the miter gears can be removed from the differential. Cotter pins 9.59.
  • Page 42 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Drive System Table 2: Transaxle Torque Item Torque Note Ring gear to differen- 22 ft-lb tial housing 29 N-m Differential lock shift- 87 in-lb arm stop bolt 9.8 N-m Differential lock shift- 78 in-lb arm mounting nut 8.8 N-m Transaxle housing...

  • Page 43: Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System ABOUT THIS SECTION: This section covers brake service and adjustments on NOTE: Some early-production versions of this the “poly bed” Utility Vehicle 4 X 2 Model 414 model may have a stack of bellville washers (37AN414J710).

  • Page 44: Complete Inspection (Drum And Shoe Removal)

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 1.5. Any significant wear, damage, or binding should COMPLETE INSPECTION (DRUM AND SHOE be addressed prior to making an operational REMOVAL) : test. 2.1. Park the Big Country vehicle on flat level ground. NOTE: the operational test should be performed 2.2.
  • Page 45 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 2.6. Lift up on the curved lip of the locking clip to • Lift and safely support the back of the Big Coun- release it from the groove in the brake acutator try vehicle.
  • Page 46 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 2.12. To remove the brake shoes: pivot the shoes 2.15. Reassemble the two springs to the new brake away from the backing plate. This will reduce shoes. See Figure 2.15. the spring tension. Standard shoe thickness: .257”...

  • Page 47: Brake Adjustment (Under The Hood)

    www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 2.18. Confirm that the shoes and springs are properly 2.20. Position the brake drums on the axles, then seated. See Figure 2.18. secure them with the hub nuts and washers. See Figure 2.20. Brake drum going on Correct shoe and spring installation...
  • Page 48 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 3.2. Adjust the nut and jam nut on the bolt that joins 3.6. Tighten the hub nuts to 110 ft-lbs. (145 N-m) and the clevis (pinned to the brake pedal arm) to the secure each with a new cotter pin.
  • Page 49 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System 3.11. Confirm that the parking brake light illuminates on the instrument panel when the parking brake is applied, and goes out when the parking brake is released. See Figure 3.11. Figure 3.11 3.12.
  • Page 50 www.mymowerparts.com Poly Bed 4 X 2 Brake System K&T Saw Shop 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983...

  • Page 51: Drive System - (Steel Bed)

    80-90 gear lube or SAE 30 ically cover series 410, but is applicable to it. No other engine oil. 80-90 weight gear lube should be manual has been written by Cub Cadet specifically for installed at the factory. Cub Cadet Hydraulic the non-locking differential version.

  • Page 52: Diagnosis: Confirming Transaxle Fault

    NOTE: Brake system service and adjustment 40 degrees farenheit. At low temperatures, oper- procedures can be found in the 2004 Cub Cadet ating (driving) the vehicle immediately prior to Technical Service Disc (Form #769-00961).

  • Page 53: Diagnosis And Service: Drive Belt And Clutches (Cvtor Continuously Variable Transmission)

    Confirm that the cor- 3.8. If the gears can be shifted manually (or using the rect belt is on the vehicle: Cub Cadet Part # 754- the gear selector buttons) with the engine off, 04018A. The outside of the belt should be flat, but are difficult to shift with the engine running, not ribbed.
  • Page 54 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 4.6. Start the engine and check idle speed. The • If the throttle stop is set too low, the engine may engine should idle at 1,400 RPM + 150. Correct stall when load is suddenly removed at the same the idle speed if it is not in this range.
  • Page 55 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 4.13. At around 1,400 RPM the sheaves of the driving 4.15. As the engine speed increases from idle speed pulley should begin to close on the belt. to roughly 3,000 RPM, the sheaves of the driving See Figure 4.13.

  • Page 56: Cvt Removal: Driven Pulley

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 4.16. The ratio change should be fully accomplished CVT REMOVAL: DRIVEN PULLEY by 3,000 RPM. Beyond this speed, increases in 5.1. To remove the driven pulley, begin by removing vehicle speed are directly proportional to the bolt that holds it to the input shaft of the tran- increases in engine speed.

  • Page 57: Cvt Removal: Driving Pulley

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 5.5. Key points to inspect on the driven pulley are the CVT REMOVAL: DRIVING PULLEY ramp surfaces on the cams, and the polymer 6.1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug H.T. buttons that ride against the ramps.
  • Page 58 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 6.4. Remove the drive belt. 6.8. If the driven clutch does not function properly, replace it as a complete unit. 6.5. After the center bolt is loosened, remove the three screws that hold the cover onto the driving •...

  • Page 59: Transaxle Removal And Replacement

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) TRANSAXLE REMOVAL AND REPLACE- 7.8. Remove the E-clips that secure each brake MENT cable to the brackets on the transaxle using a flat-bladed screwdriver or an E-clip removal tool. The transaxle is carried on the engine/transaxle cradle, See Figure 7.8.
  • Page 60 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 7.12. Carefully roll the drive belt off of the driven pulley 7.16. Lift the differential lock actuator and bracket out on the transaxle. See Figure 7.12. of the way. It is not necessary to disconnect the vacuum lines nor the vent lines.
  • Page 61 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 7.21. Lift up on the bracket to remove it from the tran- 7.24. Remove the U-bolts holding each spring to each saxle, complete with the actuator and the vac- axle tube using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 7.24. uum reservoir (the black sphere mounted to the top of the bracket).
  • Page 62 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 7.29. Remove the bolt that connects the front of the 7.32. Lower the jack completely, tip the front of the transaxle housing to the torque bracket on the transaxle up so that the housing clears the hitch engine/transaxle cradle using a 3/8”...

  • Page 63: Transaxle Installation Notes

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) TRANSAXLE INSTALLATION NOTES: • Differential lock actuator bracket bolts: 8.1. Reverse the removal procedure to install the • Shift wedge screw: 20 + 5 in.-lbs. transaxle. The following items are tips, remind- •...

  • Page 64: Link Assembly

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) LINK ASSEMBLY 9.4. Open the hood, and disconnect the negative bat- tery cable. Tools will be in close proximity to the 9.1. The link assembly (aka:dogbone joint) connects “hot” stud on the starter motor. the engine and transaxle cradle to the frame of the Big Country.

  • Page 65: Transaxle Orientation

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) TRANSAXLE ORIENTATION 10.5. The top two holes for the bolts that connect the left and right halves of the housing will be 10.1. The transaxle is a Dana / Spicer model H12 vacant.

  • Page 66: Transaxle Disassembly: Axle Tube Removal And Case Separation

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 10.9. The F-N-R shift shaft is located on the front sur- TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY: AXLE TUBE face of the housing. A 5/16” wrench spans the REMOVAL AND CASE SEPARATION flats of the double-D shaft, and can be used in 11.1.
  • Page 67 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 11.4. Remove the detent set screw using a straight- 11.7. Use the square recessed pry-points to separate blade screwdriver. Retrieve the detent ball and the housing halves. See Figure 11.7. spring from the detent screw bore using a mag- net.

  • Page 68: Transaxle Disassembly: Gear Set Removal And Disassembly

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY: 12.4. Lift the input shaft and thin thrust washer (.030” GEAR SET REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY thick) from the housing. See Figure 12.4. 12.1. Carefully lift the differential and ring gear assem- .030”...
  • Page 69 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 12.6. Lift the reverse gear off of the intermediate shaft. 12.8. Remove the intermediate shaft. See Figure 12.8. See Figure 12.6. Intermediate Shaft Reverse Gear Recessed Intermediate Side Shaft Forward Gear (Recessed Side Faces Shift Collar) Shift Collar...
  • Page 70 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 12.11. Push the shift actuator into the case, and 12.14. The input shaft bearing can be driven out of the remove it. See Figure 12.11. housing. See Figure 12.14. Bore for Shift Shaft Shift Actuator Input Shaft...
  • Page 71 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 12.16. Careful application of a propane torch (NOT oxy- 12.18. Replace any suspect parts and assemble the accetelene), or heating the housing in an oven transaxle. for about ten minutes at 250 deg. F. will expand •...

  • Page 72: Transaxle Disassembly: Differential

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) TRANSAXLE DISASSEMBLY: DIFFERENTIAL 13.3. Lift the ring gear off of the differential. See Figure 13.3. 13.1. Position the differential assembly so that it rests on the differential lock dogs. The nuts on the Differential Housing ring-gear bolts should face up.
  • Page 73 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 13.7. If it is necessary to remove the bearing, use a 13.10. Lift the miter gears and thrust washers out of the bearing puller. See Figure 13.7. differential housing. See Figure 13.10. Cross-shaft Miter Gears Bearing Puller...

  • Page 74: Transaxle: Axle Tubes

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 13.13. If it is necessary to remove the bearing, use a TRANSAXLE: AXLE TUBES bearing puller. See Figure 13.13. 14.1. If brake drum has not already been removed from the axle tube, perform the following steps: Gear Puller 14.2.
  • Page 75 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 14.4. Remove the brake shoes: 14.6. Slide the axle shaft, bearing, and brake bracket assembly out of the axle tube. See Figure 14.6. • Release the small blue tension spring adjacent to the brake adjuster.
  • Page 76 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 14.10. Drill a small (1/8” or less) pilot hole into the out- 14.12. The bearing must be pressed off of the shoulder side edge of the retaining ring. Drill most of the on the axle.
  • Page 77 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 14.16. Clean the axle, apply a small amount of motor oil or wheel bearing grease to the surface that the NOTE: To orient the brake bracket assembly to axle bearing outer seal rides on, and install a the axle tube and dust cover: new seal onto the axle.

  • Page 78: In-Cradle Engine Service

    www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) IN CRADLE ENGINE SERVICE 15.3. Remove the two screws holding the air filter base to the fan cover using an 8mm driver. NOTE: Basic maintenance, valve adjustment, Remove the two screws that hold the air filter and fuel system repair can be easily accom- base to the carburetor using a 10 mm driver.
  • Page 79 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 15.6. Remove the three screws securing the grid 15.9. Remove the fuel pump bracket from the intake screen to the grid screen holder using a 10 mm manifold using a 10 mm socket. wrench.
  • Page 80 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 15.11. The fuel pump can be tested on the bench using Valve Adjustment a hand operated vacuum pump to confirm the Valve lash adjustment should be checked annually, or initial tests. See Figure 15.11. every 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
  • Page 81 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 15.18. Rotate the engine crankshaft manually to locate 15.20. If adjustment is necessary, hold the adjusting nut top dead center (TDC) on the compression with a 14mm wrench, and loosen the jam nut stroke for cylinder #1 (front cylinder).
  • Page 82 www.mymowerparts.com 4 X 2 Drive System - (Steel Bed) 15.23. Adjust the clearance on cylinder # 2. 15.24. Install the valve cover. See Figure 15.24. Figure 15.24 15.25. Install both spark plugs, and connect the high tension leads. 15.26. Lower the bed. 15.27.

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