Cub Cadet Z-Force Series - Manual (Page 29)

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13. PIVOT BAR
13.1. Lift and safely support the Z-Force by the frame
in front of the deck. See Figure 13.1.
13.2. Wheel removal can be done with two 3/4”
wrenches. Remove the nut and withdraw the
axle bolt.
13.3. There is a spacer that fits over each side of the
wheel bearing, keeping the wheel centered
between the caster wheel mounting bracket.
See Figure 13.3.
13.4. The roller bearings in the wheel ride on the axle
bushing. Other than regular lubrication with
grease, the bearing is non-serviceable.
Figure 13.1
Figure 13.3
Spacer
Axle
bushing
13.5. If the pivot bar is to be removed, the foot rest
bracket must be removed first, using a pair of
1/2” wrenches. See Figure 13.5.
NOTE: The deck need not be removed.
13.6. Remove at least one caster wheel assembly
using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 13.6.
Figure 13.5
Foot rest bracket
Figure 13.6