Cub Cadet 3000 Series - Manual (Page 55)

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Cub Cadet 3000
Prior to removing the pump adapter, it is necessary to
remove the fender assembly.
1. Remove the side panels and disconnect the
spark plug wires.
2. Remove all four of the hex head tapp screws that
connect the drive shaft to the pump adapter using
a 3/8 socket. See figure 1.
3. Remove both hex cap screws and lock nuts from
the tilt wheel coupling using a 7/16 wrench and a
7/16 socket. See figure 2.
Removal and Replacement of the Pump Adapter
FIGURE 1.
Pump
Adapter
Tap
Screws
Tap
Screw Drive
Shaft
FIGURE 2.
Upper
Steering Shaft
Tilt Wheel
Coupling
Hex Cap
Screws
4. Raise the upper steering shaft. See figure 3.
5. Remove the lower steering shaft from the
hydraulic steering pump. See figure 3.
FIGURE 3.
Bottom
Coupling
Half
Drive
Shaft
Sleeve
Bearing
Lower
Steering
Shaft
6. Slide the drive shaft towards the left frame rail.
NOTE: Be careful not to dislodge the blue barrels
on each end of the drive shaft.
7. Remove the fan from the pump adapter and set it
aside.
NOTE: There may be a spacer on the coupler. If
so, set it aside.
8. Loosen the nut securing the pump adapter using
a 9/16 socket. See figure 4.
NOTE: Channel locks may be needed to hold the
pump adapter in place while breaking the pump
adapter nut free.
FIGURE 4.