Transaxle removal and replacement – Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series User Manual
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HYDRO. DRIVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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Transaxle removal and replacement
1. Remove the mowing deck by following the proce-
dures described in Chapter 8: Cutting Decks and Lift
Shaft.
2.
Set the park brake to release belt tension.
3.
Remove the battery and battery tray, as described in
the body work chapter of this manual.
See Figure 5.70.
4.
Remove drive belt from the transaxle pulley.
See Figure 5.71.
4a.
Remove the nut using a 3/4” wrench. An impact
wrench with a socket will be most effective.
4b.
Lift the cooling fan off.
! CAUTION
! CAUTION
The battery will be removed in this procedure. Review the Operator’s Manual and Chapter 7:
Electrical System for important safety information about handling batteries before proceeding.
Figure 5.70
Figure 5.71
Fan Nut