Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 95)

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Interior Gear Case Assembly Inspection
NOTE
Perform the Tiller Gear Case Assembly
Removal and the Gear Case Separation sec-
tions prior to performing the interior inspection.
1.Inspect the “L” portion of the shift lever where it
engages into the shift fork.
2.Is the “L” portion of the shift lever bent? See
Figure 3-217.
a.Fix: Proceed to the Shift Lever Replacement
section.
NEUTRAL
1.Using a drift punch, rotate the shift lever to the
neutral position (16T input spur gear not
engaged into any gears). See Figure 3-218.
NOTE
The detent shaft must be held in place to move
the shift fork.
2.Slowly rotate the hexed input shaft counter-
clockwise and inspect the following functions:
NOTE
Replace any of the following components that
are found to be worn or damaged.
1.Does the 16T spur gear rotate with the hexed
input shaft?
2.Does the 16T spur gear or hexed input shaft
have extensive wear or damage?
3.Does the shift lever move the shift fork and
16T input spur gear up and down the input
shaft freely?
Gear Case Removal
1.Support the front counterweight from below
using a suitable jack. See Figure 3-219.
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