Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 50)

Section 3: Drive Axle Service
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6.11. Wrap the front end of the chain around the front
sprocket. The end of the chain should be near
the top of the sprocket. See Figure 6.11.
6.12. Join the two ends of the chain with the master
link. The clip should be installed so that the
round (closed) end leads when the Big country is
traveling forward. See Figure 6.12.
NOTE: Chain stretchers are commercially avail-
able, and may make chain installation on the Big
Country easier, but should not be necessary.
Figure 6.11
Connect Chain Ends
Figure 6.12
Direction of Travel
Closed End
Open End
Master Link Clip
7. Chain and Tensioner Removal and Replace-
ment (Units Equipped With Roller Tension-
ers)
NOTE: Two locking pins are necessary for ser-
vicing the chain tensioners and chain. They can
be easily made by cutting 1/4” steel round stock
into two 4 1/2” lengths. See Figure 7.0.
7.1. Lift and support the vehicle, according to the
directions in “Lifting the Big Country and Remov-
ing the Drive Wheels”.
7.2. Allow the engine to cool if it has been running.
7.3. Locate the access holes. See Figure 7.3.
Figure 7.0
Chain Tensioner Locking Pin
(make or purchase locally)
Figure 7.3
Chain Tensioner
Access Holes
Mounting Bolts