Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 36)

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14.9. Remove the locking nuts from each bolt that
connects the lift assist springs to the bellcranks
on the lift shaft assembly using a 9/16” wrench.
14.10.Disconnect the springs from the bolts using a
length of recoil rope or an appropriate hook tool.
See Figure 14.10.
14.11. Each end of the lift shaft assembly is carried by a
hub assembly. See Figure 14.11.
14.12.The bolts that hold the lift hub assemblies to the
control housing are accessible through openings
in the sides of the housing. See Figure 14.12.
NOTE: Have a length of bungee cord capable of
maintaining light pressure across an 18” span
handy before removing the lift hub bolts.
14.13.Loosen, then remove the pair of bolts that
secures each lift hub to the control housing
using a 9/16” wrench.
14.14.Carefully maneuver the lift shaft assembly out of
the control housing, between the two frame
channels. As it clears the frame, attach the
shock cord between the two left hubs, holding
the lift shaft assembly together.
See Figure 14.14.
Figure 14.10
Lift assist spring
Recoil
starter rope
Figure 14.11
Lift shaft assembly
Lift hub
assembly
Figure 14.12
holding lift hub assemblies
Bolts
Figure 14.14