Cub Cadet 7000 Series - Manual (Page 11)

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7264 Compact Tractor
18. ENGINE BRACKETS:
18.1. Remove both hex cap screws and hex flange
lock nuts securing the engine mounts to the trac-
tor frame using a 9/16” socket and wrench. See
Figure 18.1.
NOTE: The thick black ground wire terminal is
secured to the right front hex cap screw.
19. SECURING THE ENGINE FROM ABOVE:
19.1. Raise the lift arms of the shop lift until they are
clear of the top of the tractor. See Figure 19.1.
19.2. Slide the lift arms in.
19.3. Place two channels across the lift arms.
Figure 18.1
Hex Cap Screws
Engine Mount
Tractor Frame
Figure 19.1
Lift Arms
Cross-Channels
19.4. Secure the engine from above using two lift
straps. See Figure 19.4.
NOTE: The muffler mounting bracket has two lift
points, one in front and one in back, to hook the
lifting straps for engine removal.
19.5. Draw the lift straps until they are taught.
20. ENGINE REMOVAL:
20.1. Make certain the rear portion of the drive shaft is
secured from falling to the ground.
20.2. Raise the engine up and out of the tractor using
the shop lift. See Figure 20.2.
NOTE: Make certain the front portion of the drive
shaft separates from the rear portion of the drive
shaft before raising the engine all the way up.
20.3. Raise the rear of the tractor with a floor jack and
pull the tractor rearward until the engine is clear.
Figure 19.4
Lift Straps
Engine Lift Holes
Figure 20.2
Engine Raised Up
Lift
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