Cub Cadet Z-Wing - Manual (Page 62)

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25.30.Re-connect the negative battery cable to the
negative terminal of the battery.
25.31.Confirm that no hazardous conditions will be cre-
ated by running the engine or operating the drive
system.
25.32.Open the relief valve of the newly installed
pump.
25.33.Start the engine and purge the drive system:
• Lift and safely support the rear of the mower.
• Start the engine.
• Give the lap bar ten strokes over the full distance
of it’s travel, taking about 10 seconds to com-
plete each stroke.
• Turn off the engine. Check the fluid level and
top-up if necessary. Check for leaks. Close the
relief valve.
• Start the engine.
• Give the lap bar ten strokes over the full distance
of it’s travel.
• Turn off the engine. Check the fluid level and
top-up if necessary. Check for leaks. Close the
relief valve.
• Lower the rear of the mower to the ground.
25.34.Install the hydro service plate.
25.35.Adjust tracking as necessary.
25.36.Test the operation of the mower and its safety
features in a safe area that is clear of hazards,
obstacles, and other personnel before returning
it to service. Some growling noise may come
from the drive system until all the air is purged.
26. HYDRAULIC DRIVE SYSTEM: WHEEL
MOTOR REMOVAL
26.1. The wheel motors used in this application are
sourced from a company called White Hydrau-
lics.
• Service parts are not available through Cub
Cadet.
• If a wheel motor fails within warranty or beyond
warranty, replace it as a complete unit.
• Within warranty you will be required to return the
wheel motor to Cub Cadet for inspection and
vendor recovery.
26.2. Observe normal hydraulic precautions:
• Allow the engine and drive system to cool before
disconnecting any fittings that may expose the
technician to hydraulic fluid.
• If the hydraulic system develops any leaks in the
course of operation or testing: discontinue oper-
ation immediately, identify and repair the leak.
• Relieve pressure from the system before discon-
necting any components or fittings: with the
engine and brake off, stroke the controls through
their full range of motion.
• Clean the area surrounding any components or
fittings to be disconnected to prevent contamina-
tion of the hydraulic fluid.
• Clean-up any spilled fluid to prevent accidents.
• Wear eye protection while servicing hydraulic
systems.
26.3. Lift and safely support the Z-Force mower.