Cub Cadet RZT 22 - Manual (Page 13)

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8. PIVOT BAR
8.1. Safely lift and support the front of unit.
8.2. Disconnect the - (negative) lead to the battery.
8.3. Using two 9/16” wrenches remove wheel assem-
bly from caster bracket. See Figure 8.3.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop spacers on both
sides of wheel assembly.
8.4. Remove center wheel spacer and inspect all
spacers for damage. See Figure 8.4.
NOTE: Be sure to use a good quality grease
during reassembly.
NOTE: There are none replaceable 3/4” roller
bearing in the wheel hub.
Figure 8.3
Grease fitting
Figure 8.4
Wheel spacer
.79 x .347
Spacer
8.5. Lightly grease the wheel spacers during re
assembly. Using a grease gun fill the rest of the
cavity AFTER the wheel assembly has been
mounted.
8.6. Remove both caster wheel assemblies using a
9/16” wrench. See Figure 8.6.
8.7. Inspect flange bearing on top and bottom of
pivot axle. Replace if damaged. See Figure 8.7.
NOTE: Assure proper order during reassembly.
From the top down in this order: hex head cap
screw, lock washer, flat washer, flange bearing,
pivot axle, flange bearing, flat washer, and
caster bracket.
NOTE: Be sure to use a good quality grease
during reassembly.
Figure 8.6
Caster
wheel
bracket
Figure 8.7
Flat washer