Cub Cadet T65 Series - Manual (Page 81)

Ignition System
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Flywheel
To remove the flywheel:
1. Unplug the spark plug.
2. Drain the fuel out of the fuel tank into an approved
container.
3. Disconnect the fuel line from the tank.
4. Remove the recoil starter by following the procedures
described in Chapter 6: Starters
5. Lift the blower housing off of the engine.
6. Loosen the flywheel nut until it is a couple of threads
past the end of the crank shaft using a 19 mm
wrench. See Figure 7.18.
7. Clamp off the engine brake. See Figure 7.19.
8. Remove the flywheel by applying a sharp blow to the
crankshaft using a brass drift punch and a hammer
while gently prying with a prybar. The flywheel will
“pop” loose then lift it off.
NOTE: Never strike the crankshaft directly with a hammer.
To prevent damage to the crankshaft use a brass
drift punch or a piece of wood between the ham-
mer and the crankshaft. See Figure 7.20.
Figure 7.18
A couple of threads past
the end of the crank shaft
Figure 7.19
Engine Brake
Figure 7.20
Brass Punch