Cub Cadet RZT-S Series - Manual (Page 124)

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Deck lift shaft assembly
NOTE: The brake shaft is a tube that slides over the
deck lift shaft and is held captive by lift shaft
arms, becoming part of the lift shaft assem-
bly.
To remove/replace a lift shaft:
1. Remove the deck by following the steps described
at the beginning of this chapter.
2. Remove the seat box by following the steps
described in Chapter 3: Body/Chassis.
3. Remove the bow tie clips that hold the brake rods in
the brake shaft bell cranks. See Figure 7.28.
4. Remove the brake return spring. See Figure 7.29.
5. Remove the shoulder bolts that connect the lift links
to the lift shaft arms using a 15/16” wrench and a 9/
16” wrench. See Figure 7.29.
Figure 7.28
Brake shaft
Figure 7.29
Brake return spring
Figure 7.30
Lift link
Shoulder bolt
Lift shaft arm