Special Notes - Cub Cadet Challenger Series Service Manual

Special Notes

1. Make sure to use only manufacturer recommended parts, oils, adhesives and
sealants.
2. After removal of oil seals, gaskets, O-rings, and piston rings, replace with
new parts.
3. Pay attention to keep disassembled parts orderly. Make sure of their original
position for reassembly.
4. Prevent damage to disassembled parts. Clean parts before measuring and
reassembly. Lubricate with specified oils and grease at specified locations.
5. Bolt and nut loosening order should always start with the smallest diameter bolt
working up to the largest diameter bolt in a cross pattern from outside to inside.
6. Bolt and nut tightening order should always start with the largest diameter bolts
first inside to outside in a cross pattern then the next smaller size using the same
pattern.
7. All sealing bolts that are removed must be replaced with new sealing bolts.
8. Bearings and seals are a 1 time use item, if removed, replace with new
bearings and or seals.
9. Bearings and oil seals need to be installed with the manufacturer's logo's and/or
part numbers facing outward.
10. Before assembly, make sure all mating surfaces are clean.
Engine
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