Cub Cadet MTD 70 Series - Manual (Page 109)

Crankshaft, piston and connecting rod
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There are a a few different paths that can be followed when disassembling an engine. This chapter will cover the
removal of components in one order, but it is written so that the technician can jump around, the exact method
depends on the type of repair that needs to be made.
The first step to disassemble the engine is to remove the engine from the equipment it powers by following the steps
described in the service manual for that particular application.
1. Drain and save the oil from the engine by following the steps described in Chapter 1: Introduction.
2. Remove the fuel tank by following the steps described in Chapter 4: Fuel system and Governor.
3. Remove the air intake and carburetor by following the steps described in Chapter 3: Air Intake Systems.
4. Remove the starter by following the steps described in Chapter 6: Starter and Charging Systems.
5. Remove the flywheel and ignition module by following the steps described in Chapter 7: Ignition system.
6. Remove the muffler by following the steps described in Chapter 8: Exhaust.
7. Remove the cylinder head by following the steps described in Chapter 9: Cylinder Head.
8. Remove the dipstick tube.
9. Remove the crank case cover bolts using a 12mm wrench.
10. Carefully slide the crank case cover off of the crank
shaft.
11. Align the timing marks to allow easier removal of the
cam shaft and to help protect the compression relief
from damage. See Figure 10.1.
Figure 10.1
Timing marks
CHAPTER 10: CRANKSHAFT, PISTON AND CONNECTING ROD