Cub Cadet MTD 90 Series - Manual (Page 103)

Cylinder head
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Cylinder head removal
The Cylinder head of the MTD engine can be removed
without removing the engine from the piece of equipment.
To remove the cylinder head:
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug high tension
lead.
2. Remove the spark plug using a 13/16” or 21mm
wrench.
3. Rotate the crankshaft until it is at TDC of the com-
pression stroke by following the steps described in
the valve lash section of Chapter 1: Introduction.
4. Remove the muffler and heat shield by following the
steps described in Chapter 8: Exhaust.
5. Remove the control panel, carburetor and insulator
plate by following the steps described in Chapter 3:
Air Intake Systems.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the upper left
side of the blower housing. See Figure 9.1.
7. Remove the heat baffle. See Figure 9.2.
Figure 9.1
Remove these
screws
Figure 9.2
Heat baffle
12 mm
wrench size
10 mm
wrench size
CHAPTER 9: CYLINDER HEAD