Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 56)

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24.9. Place a catch pan beneath the wheel motor con-
nection to be removed, and loosen the hydraulic
hose using a 1” wrench and a 7/8” wrench.
See Figure 24.9.
24.10.Promptly install the gauge set to minimize fluid
loss. See Figure 24.10.
24.11. Position the gauge set so that it is visible and
accessible.
24.12.Start at the wheel motor end of the gauge set
connection and wrench-tighten each fitting.
24.13.If the “A” port was not chosen for the connection
point of the gauge set, briefly disconnect it using
a 1” wrench and a 7/8” wrench.
24.14.Catch a small quantity of fluid from the port fitting
on the wheel motor, then re-connect the line.
24.15.Inspect the fluid for debris. Metal debris may
indicate that the wheel motor is worn. This
debris may enter the pump that is connected to
the motor, causing accelerated wear on the
pump.
• If the wheel motor is going bad, the pump may
be a victim part. It is still (arguably, more) impor-
tant to test the pump to confirm it’s condition if
debris is found.
• If debris is found, the fluid and filter should be
replaced before the new components are
installed.
24.16.Confirm that the load valve on the test kit is fully
open, revealing all of the bands or marks below
the knob.
24.17.Top-up the hydraulic fluid to make up for any
fluid that was lost during gauge set installation.
See Figure 24.17.
24.18.Confirm that no unsafe conditions will arise from
starting the engine or operating the drive sys-
tem.
24.19.Place ballast on the seat to simulate an opera-
tor’s presence.
Figure 24.9
“B” port
“A” port
Figure 24.10
Gauge set
installed between
pump and motor
Arrows
describe
flow
Figure 24.17