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Cub Cadet RZT-S Series User Manual

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Brakes and Drive System

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To remove/replace a transmission:

1. Remove the deck as described in Chapter 7: Cutting

Decks and Lift Shaft.

2.

Lift and safely support the rear of the mower.

3.

Remove the idler pulley tensioning spring.
See Figure 4.24.

4.

Remove the wheel from the transmission being ser-
viced using a 3/4” wrench.

5.

Disconnect the secondary brake rod from the brake
shaft bell crank by removing the bowtie clip.

6.

Slide the brake rod, spring and washer out of the
brake cam arm.

7.

Disconnect the drive control rod from the transmis-
sion control arms using a pair of 9/16” wrenches.
See Figure 4.26.

Figure 4.24

Spring

Figure 4.25

Secondary brake rod

Figure 4.26

Drive control rod