Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 78)

Section 4: Engine and Transmission Support Assembly
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NOTE: The engine support isolators can be
unbolted from the frame and removed using a
½” wrench. The bolts attach to threaded inserts
in the frame, and there is no nut to reach on the
bottom of the frame. See Figure 1.80.
1.81. The engine is easily removed from the engine
support using two 17mm wrenches.
See Figure 1.81.
1.82. The transmission can be easily removed from
the engine support using a 24mm wrench to
unbolt the transmission from the mounting ears
that it rests on.
Figure 1.80
Figure 1.81
Engine
Mounting
1.83. Reverse the removal process to install the
engine and transmission support assembly.
NOTE: Check the brake adjustment as the brake
cables and shift lockout mechanism are
installed. See the “Brake Cable Adjustment” sec-
tion of this manual.
NOTE: Check the choke and throttle cable
adjustments as the cables are installed. See the
“Choke Cable Adjustment” and “Throttle Cable
Adjustment” section of this manual.
NOTE: Insure that the ground cable from the
engine to the frame has a clean connection at
both ends, otherwise the starter motor and
charging system will not work properly.
NOTE: Refer to the “Front Drive Axle Removal
and Replacement” section of this manual when
installing the drive axle
1.84. Tighten all fasteners in accordance with the
Torque Table a the end of this section.
1.85. Check the fluid levels in the engine and trans-
mission, start the engine, and test the operation
of the Big Country.
1.86. When correct operation of the Big Country is
confirmed, install the bed by reversing the proce-
dure that was used to remove it.
NOTES
2. Engine Removal and Replacement
(Independent of Engine Support Assembly)
NOTE: Most regular maintenance items (Carbu-
retor, valve adjustment, oil filter), as well as the
starter motor and oil pressure switch, and oil fil-
ter base can be reached with the engine in
place. Many other repairs require the removal of
the fan cover. The engine must be removed from
the engine and transmission support assembly
to remove the fan cover.
2.1. Perform all the steps listed in the “Engine and
Transmission Support Assembly: Removal and
Replacement” section of this manual prior to the
point of removing the driven clutch pulley.