Cub Cadet Z-Force Series - Manual (Page 27)

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11.26. Note the orientation of the lift links, and pivot
them to remove them from the arms on the lift
shaft assembly. The slotted hole goes up. The
adjustment nuts on the right side link face the
inside of the machine. See Figure 11.26.
11.27. Pivot the lift links to free them from the T-bolt
heads on the lift shaft assembly, and remove
them.
11.28. Note the orientation of the lift shaft assembly.
The T-bolt heads angle downward to the front.
The small holes in the outer arms of the lift shaft
assembly go toward the top.
11.29. Lower the lift shaft assembly and both lift hub
assemblies through the gaps in the bottom lip of
the control housing. See Figure 11.29.
Figure 11.26
Lift links
Figure 11.29
Lift shaft assembly
Lift hub
assembly
Frame
Edge of gap in
base of control
housing
11.30. Slide the lift shaft assembly forward and out from
beneath the control housing. See Figure 11.30.
11.31. Reverse the removal process to install the lift
shaft assembly.
NOTE: Lubricate the inside of the lift hub assem-
blies with anti-seize compound before installa-
tion.
12. STEERING INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY
12.1. Remove the deck as described in the “Deck
Removal” section of this manual.
12.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable using a
pair of 7/16” wrenches.
NOTE: Generous access to the steering link
rods, bellcranks, and steering bellcrank shaft
can be obtained by removing the battery box
See Figure 12.2.
Figure 11.30
Figure 12.2
Battery and
battery box
removed