Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 41)

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ZT 2800 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. Release the parking brake.
5. Remove the two screws that hold the expansion tank
to the seat box using a 7/16” wrench.
See Figure 5.16.
6. Follow the vent hose from the transmission to be
removed up to the expansion tank.
7. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze the tabs on the hose
clamp together while sliding the clamp down the
hose.
8. Carefully remove the vent hose from the expansion
tank.
NOTE: The expansion tank should be empty when the
transmission is cold.
9. Remove the bowtie clip that secures the drive control
rod to the speed selector plate.
10. Slide the rod out of the selector plate.
Figure 5.15
Jack stands
Figure 5.16
Expansion tank
Vent hose
Figure 5.17
Drive control rod
Speed selector plate