Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 39)

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EZT transmission removal/replacement
1. Remove the deck as described in Chapter 8 Cutting
Decks and Lift Shaft.
2. Lift and safely support the rear of the mower.
3. Remove the drive belt by following the procedures
described previously in this chapter.
NOTE: When removing the belt, remove the wheel of the
transmission to be removed.
4. Disconnect the brake rod spring from the cam arm.
See Figure 5.9.
5. Remove the bowtie clips that secure the drive control
rods to the speed selector plates.
6. Slide the rods out of the selector plate.
7. Remove the nut and bolt that hold the front of the
transmission to the frame cross member using a pair
of 1/2” wrenches. See Figure 5.10.
8. Remove the nut, T-bolt and spacer that connect the
transmissions to each other. See Figure 5.11.
Figure 5.9
Bad
spring
Cam arm
Drive control rod
Speed selector plate
Figure 5.10
Frame cross
member
Figure 5.11
Nut
Spacer