Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 128)

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6. Remove the other blade in the same manner.
Replace or sharpen blades. If sharpening,
make certain to remove an equal amount from
each blade. Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE
Make certain blades are reassembled with the
sharp edge facing upward, as viewed from the
access plate opening.
4-5.12Changing the Friction Wheel Rubber. The
rubber on the friction wheel is subject to wear
and should be checked after 50 hours of oper-
ation, and periodically thereafter. If any signs
of wear or cracking are found, replace friction
wheel rubber as follows.
1. Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper-
vacuum.
2. Tip the unit backward so it rests on the han-
dles.
3. Remove the frame cover by removing eight
self-tapping screws from underneath the chip-
per-vacuum. See Figure 4-36.
4. Remove the gear shaft from the unit by remov-
ing the hex bolts, lock washers, and flat wash-
ers from each side of the frame. Hold the
friction wheel assembly, and slide the gear
shaft out of the unit toward the right side. See
Figure 4-37.
5. Remove the six screws from the friction wheel
assembly (three from each side). Remove the
friction wheel rubber from between the friction
wheel plate.
6. Reassemble new friction wheel rubber to the
friction wheel assembly, tightening the six
screws in rotation and with equal force.
7. Slide the friction wheel assembly up onto the
shift mechanism, then slide the gear shaft back
into the unit. Reassemble in reverse order.
8. Readjust the clutch cable as previously
instructed.
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