Cub Cadet ISeries - Manual (Page 160)

CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT
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Deck lift shaft assembly removal/replacement
1. Remove the deck by following the steps
described at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Remove the fender by following the steps
described in Chapter 4: Body/Chassis.
3. Remove the hairpin clips that hold the top of the
deck lift cables and slide the cables out of the
deck lift shaft assembly. See Figure 8.25.
4. Unhook the lift assist spring. See Figure 8.26.
5. Remove the E-clips that retain the bushings.
See Figure 8.27.
6. Slide the bushings out of the seat box assembly.
See Figure 8.28.
7. Work shaft out of the seat box assembly.
8. Work the lift shaft handle and spring off of the
deck lift shaft.
9. Install the deck lift shaft by following the above
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Do not put grease on the lift shaft or
bushings. Grease will hold dirt and accelerate
the wear of the bushings.
Figure 8.25
Remove hair pin clip
Deck lift handle
Figure 8.26
Figure 8.27
Remove the E-ring
Figure 8.28
Remove bushings