Cub Cadet Z-Force S Series - Manual (Page 151)

Decks and Lift Shaft
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Spindle removal/installation
To remove/rebuild a spindle:
1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning of
this chapter.
2. Remove the blade following the steps described in
the blade section of this chapter.
3. Remove the spindle covers. See Figure 8.15.
4. Slip the deck belt off of the spindle pulley that is to be
serviced.
5. Remove the spindle pulley.
6. Remove the four screws fastening the spindle to the
deck. See Figure 8.16.
7. Lift the spindle out of the deck shell.
8. Install the spindle by following the above steps in
reverse order.
NOTE: The four spindle bolts are self tapping bolts. The
new spindle housing will not have threads in it.
NOTE: Tighten the spindle bolts to a torque of 200 - 300
in-lbs (23 - 34 Nm).
Figure 8.15
Spindle cover
Figure 8.16
Spindle housing
screws