Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 172)

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5-6.2 Shift Rod Adjustment Check . Check shift rod
adjustment as follows:
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine.
1. Place shift lever in the neutral position. Push
the unit back and forth. It should move freely.
2. Engage drive clutch grip (located on left han-
dle) by squeezing clutch grip against handle.
Push the unit back and forth. It should still
move freely. If wheels tend to lock up, adjust-
ment is necessary.
5-6.3 Shift Rod Adjustment. Adjust shift rod as fol-
lows:
1. Place shift lever in the fastest forward position
(5th speed).
2. Remove hairpin cotter which secures shift rod
to shift lever and remove rod from lever.
3. Push shift rod all the way forward.
4. Thread shift rod in or out of ferrule one or two
turns as necessary, until the end of the rod
lines up with the hole in the shift lever.
5. Insert end of rod into hole in shift lever and
secure with hairpin cotter.
6. Recheck the adjustment.
5-6.4 Changing Friction Wheel. Change friction
wheel as follows:
1. Tip snow thrower forward and let it rest on the
housing or optional drive cutters.
2. Remove four self-tapping screws holding rear
cover.
3. Slide out rear cover.
4. Using two 1/2 inch wrenches, loosen and then
remove three hex nuts and lock washers hold-
ing friction wheel to friction wheel adapter.
NOTE
It may be necessary to strike the friction wheel
with a soft hammer to knock it loose.
5. Slide friction wheel off the end of hex shaft.
See Figure 5-55.
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