Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 27)

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CAUTION
When reassembling, make certain the step
spacers and washers are positioned properly
or damage to the shaft assembly and/or bear-
ings will result. (Cupped side faces sprocket.)
NOTE
The chain case is lubricated with 12 ounces of
plastilube #0 grease to keep the bearings and
chains operating in a constant lubrication bath.
10.Remove bearings from housing using an arbor
press. See Figure 3-26.
NOTE
Both bearings must be pressed from the out-
side towards the center of housing as shown.
Pressure should be exerted on the outer race
or damage will result causing premature fail-
ure.
3-3.6 Chain Case Seal and Bearing Replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine.
1.On a bench or suitable surface, block up chain
case so that tines/wheels clear the bench.
2.Remove the hardware which secures the tines
to shaft and remove from unit.
3.Carefully pry off dust caps from housing
assembly.
NOTE
The dust caps have a molded lip on the ID
which seats into a groove in the bearing hub
allowing for a tight fit.
4.Pry old seals out of housing assembly and
slide off shaft.
5.Remove any rust or foreign material from shaft
and thoroughly clean to avoid damage or con-
tamination to seal.
6.Apply a generous amount of oil to shaft and
new seal and carefully slide seal into position.
Make certain new seal is completely seated
against shaft bearing.
7.Reassemble dust caps making certain they are
fully seated on the bearing hub.
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