Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 30)

Domestic Series 5000 Hydraulics
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10.7. There is a cartridge that slides into the pump
body. See Figure 10.7.
• The gears operate within, and are located by the
cartridge.
• The cartridge end is partially sealed. Lubrication
channels direct a metered amount of pressur-
ized oil to the bearings and thrust surfaces.
11. COMPONENT BREAKDOWN: STEERING
UNIT
NOTE: The steering unit is to be replaced as a
unit if it fails. Disassembling it will VOID the
warranty. The steering unit has been disas-
sembled here to illustrate how it works.
NOTE: Individual components of the steering
unit are not available through Cub Cadet.
11.1. The fittings on the end of the steering unit extend
through the first two sections of the body, into
the third and largest section. They hold all three
sections of the steering unit body together.
See Figure 11.1.
• O-rings seal the lines to the steering unit.
• O-rings also seal the fittings to the end of the
steering unit.
• There are two sizes of fitting: 9/16”-18 and 11/
16”-16
• If a 9/16”-18 fitting should come loose, tighten it
to a torque of 25 in-lbs. (221 Nm).
• If an 11/16”-16 fitting should come loose, tighten
it to a torque of 27 in-lbs (239 Nm).
Figure 10.7
Shaft with
pump gear
Second
pump gear
Bearing
cartridge
Figure 11.1