Cub Cadet T65 Series - Manual (Page 87)

Cylinder head
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15. Position the cylinder head on the engine block.
16. Install the 4 head bolts, and tighten them to a step
torque of 21 - 22 ft lbs (28 - 30 Nm) in an alternating
diagonal pattern. See Figure 9.6.
NOTE: The bolt closest to the exhaust valve must be the
last bolt tightened. Failure to do so will result in the
head bolt loosening up.
17. Insert the push rods.
18. Install the rocker arms. Adjust the valve lash by fol-
lowing the steps described in Chapter 1: Introduction.
19. Install the carburetor and air cleaner, using new gas-
kets, by following the steps described in Chapter 3:
Air Intake System.
20. Install the muffler by following the steps described in
Chapter 8: Exhaust.
21. Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
to service. Check all safety features.
Figure 9.6
Exhaust
port
2
4
3
1