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Cub Cadet 4 x 4 Volunteer User Manual

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Chapter 8 - Caterpillar Engine and Related Systems

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20.

Disconnect the transfer case harness from the
neutral switches on the transfer case. Move the
wires out of the way.

21.

Lift and safely support the vehicle as described
in the LIFTING AND SUPPORTING section of
this manual.

22.

Remove the engine from the vehicle:

22a. Remove the six sets of nuts and bolts that

hold the inboard engine support to the
engine and transfer case tray using a pair
of 9/16” wrenches. See Figure 8.137.

22b. Drain the oil from the engine. Use a

17mm wrench to remove the drain plug.

22c. Loosen the 8 screws that hold the engine

to the engine and transfer case tray using
a 16mm wrench. See Figure 8.138.

Figure 8.137

Drain plug

Engine support
bolts

Figure 8.138

Loosen screws

22d. Remove all but 2 of the screws. The

screws left in place should be at opposite
ends of the 2 rows of screws.
See Figure 8.139.

22e. Attach a lifting apparatus, and apply

enough lifting force to relieve the shear
load from the remaining 2 screws.
Remove the screws.

NOTE: Removing the right rear wheel may pro-
vide needed clearance for some engine hoists.

22f. Carefully raise the engine far enough to

reach the bolt that holds the ground wires
to the front of the cylinder head. Remove
the bolt using a 14mm wrench.
See Figure 8.140.

23.

Remove the engine completely.

24.

Installation notes:

Figure 8.139

Loosen, but do not remove
until ready to lift

Figure 8.140

Ground
connection