Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 22)

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9.To remove the tine shaft assembly simply pull
the complete assembly out of the housing. See
Figure 3-15.
NOTE
The chain case is lubricated with 10 ounces of
plastilube #0 grease to keep the bearings and
chains operating in a constant lubrication bath.
CAUTION
When reassembling, make certain the step
spacer and washer are positioned properly or
damage to the shaft assembly and/or bear-
ings will result.
10.Remove bearings from the housing using an
arbor press. See Figure 3-16.
CAUTION
Both bearings must be pressed from the out-
side towards the center of housing. Pressure
should be exerted on the outer race or dam-
age will result causing premature failure.
11.Inspection of Parts.
a.Inspect chains for breakage or bent clips
(master links).
b.Inspect sprockets and shafts for excessive
wear or breakage.
c.Inspect bearings on input and output
shafts for excessive wear.
d.Inspect spacers and washers for exces-
sive wear.
3-2.6 Chain Case Seal and Bearing Replacement.
Proceed as follows:
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against
engine.
1.On a bench or suitable surface, block up the
chain case so that the tines clear the bench.
2.Remove the hardware which secures the tines
to the shaft and remove from unit.
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