Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 180)

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NOTE
Auger drive and traction lockout rods replaced
by cables in 1992.
a. Loosen hex nut and thread cable in or out
as necessary. See Figure 5-70.
b. Recheck adjustment.
c. Tighten lock nut against cable when cor-
rect adjustment is reached.
5-8.3 Shift Rod Adjustment.
1. Check for correct adjustment of shift rod as fol-
lows:
WARNING
Disconnect and ground spark plug wire against
engine.
a. With clutch grips released, push the unit
back and forth. You should be able to
move it.
b. Engage traction drive clutch by squeezing
clutch grip against right handle. Push the
unit back and forth. The wheels should
lock up.
2. If adjustment is needed adjust as follows:
a. Remove hairpin clip which secures shift
rod to shift arm assembly.
b. Place shift lever in the sixth (6) speed posi-
tion (all the way forward).
c. Push down on shift arm assembly as far as
it will go and shift rod into ferrule until end
of shift rod lines up with hole in shift arm
assembly.
d. Secure with flat washer and hairpin clip.
Recheck adjustment.
e. Recheck adjustment.
5-8.4 Drive System Changes.
1. Previous to 1992 gear boxes were a bevel
gear style. In 1992 they were changed to a
worm gear drive style.
2. In 1992 the wheel drive changed from chain
driven to gear driven. The friction disc slides on
gear shift shaft to determine direction and
speed when engaged against the drive plate.
See Figure 5-71.
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