Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 158)

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6. Remove the nut and bolt that attach the drive con-
trol links to the drive bell cranks using a pair of 1/2”
wrenches. See Figure 8.31.
7. Remove both of the split spacers from the lift shaft
to be removed. See Figure 8.32.
8. Slide the lift shaft to one side far enough for the lift
shaft and hex bushing to clear the frame.
See Figure 8.33.
9. Remove the lift shaft and the other hex bushing
from the mower.
10. Install the deck lift shaft(s) and bushings by follow-
ing the previous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Do not put grease on the lift shaft or bush-
ings. Grease will hold dirt and accelerate the
wear of the bushings.
11. Operate the deck through its full range of travel.
12. Check the deck for levelness and pitch.
13. Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
to service.
Figure 8.31
Drive control links
Figure 8.32
Split spacer
Lift shaft
Figure 8.33
Hex flange bushing
Frame