Cub Cadet 600 series - Manual (Page 13)

500 and 600 SERIES 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER
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9. 5OO SERIES AXLE REMOVAL (STEER ABLE)
9.1. The steerable units are unique in the way they
propel.While the n width axle shaft the steerable
snow throwers use a split axle to provide the
ability to drive either or both ways.
See Figure 9.1.
NOTE: There aren’t any chains used in the drive
system
9.2. Remove the wheels, spacers, and shims as
mention previously.
9.3. Carefully pry the 2 split bushings from the axle.
See Figure 9.3.
Figure 9.1
Axle support
tube
Split Spacer Split Spacer
Spacer Spacer
Washers
Bushing
Bushings
Keys
Figure 9.3
9.4. Slide the large 56T gear inward while gently pull-
ing on thew axle to expose the key that engages
the gear. See Figure 9.4.
9.5. Remove the key with a pair of pliers or screw
driver.
9.6. Hold the axle support tube and pull the shaft
from the housing.
9.7. Remove other side axle in the same manner.
9.8. Examine the removed parts: If failed because of
something other than normal wear, identify and
correct the cause before returning the snow
thrower to service
9.9. Install the cable assembly by reversing the
removal procedure.
9.10. Run/test the snow thrower before returning it to
service.
Figure 9.4
56 tooth gear
Spacer
Woodruff
key