Cub Cadet 33" Wide Area - Manual (Page 17)

Drive system
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Transmission Removal and replacement
1. Loosen wheel bolts using a 1/2” wrench.
2. LIft and safely support mower so that the wheels
are at least 18” off the ground.
3. Remove both rear wheels . See Figure 3.26.
4. Remove the traction drive belt as described on
the tractor drive belt section.
5. Detach the brake cables from the loop link cou-
pler. See Figure 3.27.
Figure 3.26
1/2” hex bolt
Figure 3.27
3/8”
Wrench
6. Detach the lower shift rod from the upper shift
rod using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
See Figure 3.28.
7. Detach the brake return spring from the spring
tension rod. Use a length of starter rope or spring
puller. See Figure 3.29.
Figure 3.28
1/2” Wrenches
Figure 3.29