Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 8)

Series 5000
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2.19. Remove retaining ring securing rear PTO bear-
ing.
2.20. Remove the rear PTO shaft bearing.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove any paint
from around the seal surface area.
2.21. Remove hydraulic oil fill plug and insert a soft,
debris free, drift.
NOTE: This will prevent the large PTO gear from
falling down into the transmission housing.
2.22. Remove the spacer from the rear PTO shaft.
2.23. Thread a 1/4 - 20 bolt into the end of the PTO
shaft. Install the bolts that secured the PTO
shield back into the housing.
NOTE: These bolts will provide a pry point and
fulcrum to remove the rear PTO shaft.
Figure 2.19
Retaining
Ring
Figure 2.21
Drift
PTO
Shaft
Figure 2.22
Figure 2.23
Bolt head for
pry point