Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 55)

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11. Remove the four nuts and bolts (two on each side)
that hold the gearbox to the frame using a pair of 1/
2” wrenches. See Figure 6.15.
12. Lower the steering gearbox out of the mower, sliding
it out of the steering shaft coupler.
NOTE: If replacing the gearbox:
13. Remove the drive control connector plates by:
13a. Remove the cotter pins, washers and clevis
pins in the linkages. See Figure 6.16.
13b. Remove the nuts and bolts connecting the
transmission linkages to the levers on the steer-
ing gear box.
NOTE: There are rollers in the slots. Take care not to lose
them when removing the bolts.
14. Remove the reverse switch.
Figure 6.15
Gear box mounting bolts
Figure 6.16
hairpin clip
Connector
plate
Roller
Reverse
switch