Maintenance - Cub Cadet 8354 Service Manual

11.2 MAINTENANCE

A. Bearing Check
1. With bearing inner wheel seized, pull in and out
outer wheel left and right and check for wear and
clearance.
2. Apply bearing ball with transmission oil and check
for abnormal noise or operation, while taking bear-
ing inner wheel and rotating outer wheel by hand.
3. If damage of failure found, replace it.
B. Gear Check
1. Ensure slip or tooth surface is worn and replace it if
vecessary.
C. Checking for clearance between
Transmission Fork and Shift groove.
1. Measure groove depth of transmission shift using
I.D. micrometer.
2. Measure the depth of transmission fork hook using
O.D. micrometer.
3. Check the clearance with measured value of shift
and fork and replace it if exceeded the limit.
Sect. Specified
Clearance 0.1 ~ 0.3 mm
between
0.004 ~ 0.012 in.
transmission
fork and shift
grove
D. Synchro Assembly Check
1. Check synchronizer key and spring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
D615-W02 May-2003
K&T Saw Shop 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
www.mymowerparts.com
Limit
0.8 mm
0.031 in.
TRANSMISSION
615W457A
615W458A
615W459A
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