Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 253)

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NOTE
Make certain the spark plug wire has been
removed from the spark plug, and it is
grounded to the engine block. Simply grasp
the coupling assembly by hand and make cer-
tain the engine crankshaft and pump input
shaft rotates with the coupling.
4. Make certain the set screws in the upper and
lower coupling halves are tight using an 1/8"
allen wrench._____
NOTE
Remove and loctite the set screws if they are
loose.
5. Make certain there is a square key between
the engine crankshaft and the upper coupling
half._____ See Figure 6-63.
6. Make certain there is a half-moon key between
the pump input shaft and the lower coupling
half._____ See Figure 6-64.
NOTE
Refer to the Flexible Coupler Adjustment Sec-
tion for instructions.
7. Make certain there is a nylon “spider” insert
between the upper and lower coupling
halves._____
8. Loosen the hose clamp securing the suction
hose to the hydraulic gear pump using a 5/16"
socket or a flat-blade screw driver. See Figure
6-65.
9. Momentarily remove the suction hose from the
bottom of the pump and lower it into an oil
drain container, making certain there is suffi-
cient flow from the reservoir._____ See Figure
6-66.
Figure 6-63.
Figure 6-64.
Figure 6-65.
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