Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 86)

Section 5: The Fuel System
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3. Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement
3.1. Park the Big Country on a firm, level surface.
Set the Parking Brake, and remove the key from
the key switch.
3.2. Drain the fuel tank into an approved container.
NOTE: The fuel pump may be used to empty the
fuel tank by disconnecting the fuel line at the car-
buretor and routing it into a gas can.
3.3. Tilt both seats forward.
3.4. Remove the bolt and flat washer that hold the
cup holder console to the console support plate
using a 3/8” wrench, and remove the cup holder
console.
3.5. Remove the two bolts and flat washers that hold
the parcel bin in place under the passenger’s
seat using a ½” wrench. Remove the parcel bin.
3.6. Disconnect the fuel vent line from the barbed
elbow on the fuel tank using a pair of pliers, and
pull the vent line far enough through the frame
cross-member to get it out of the way.
3.7. Turn the fuel valve to the “OFF” position, and
disconnect the fuel line using a pair of pliers.
Plug the end of the fuel line. See Figure 3.7.
3.8. Disconnect the molded plug for the fuel level
switch.
3.9. Remove the two nuts, washers, and bolts that
hold the plenum to the frame cross-member.
Close-up of Fuel Valve
OFF
ON
Figure 3.7
3.10. Remove the four bolts that secure the console
support plate to the frame using a ½” wrench.
See Figure 3.10.
3.11. Disconnect the molded plug for the fuel pump.
3.12. Unhook the differential lock return spring from
the console support plate.
3.13. Lift the plenum and the rear edge of the console
support plate far enough for the mounting tabs
on the front of the console support plate to clear
the frame.
3.14. Move the console support plate out of the way.
3.15. Remove the bolt that secures the pivot pin for
the gearshift lever and differential lock lever
using a ½” wrench.
3.16. Withdraw the pivot pin.
Plenum (Pushed Back)
Console Support Plate
Bolts
Fuel Pump Plug
Figure 3.10
Figure 3.15
Spring (Attaches
to Console
Support Plate)
Differential
Lever
Lock
Gearshift Lever
Pivot Pin
Pivot Pin Bolt