Cub Cadet M48 service manual FAN NUT Washer, Spring Tensioner Pulley ARM, Puller Pulley

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5.6.Remove the nut, washer, and cooling fan from the hydro pump to be replaced, using a 9/16” wrench. See Figure 5.6.

FAN NUT

WASHER

Figure 5.6

5.7.Use a 3/8” breaker bar to move the belt ten- sioner pulley arm, slipping the belt off of the pul- ley. See Figure 5.7.

SPRING

TENSIONER

PULLEY ARM

Figure 5.7

5.8.Unhook the spring that maintains tension on the arm. This will provide more freedom of move- ment.

5.9.Slip the belt over the drive pulley of the hydro pump to be removed.

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5.10.Use a small two-jaw puller to remove the pulley from the tapered and keyed input shaft of the hydro pump. See Figure 5.10.

PULLER

PULLEY

Figure 5.10

5.11.Disconnect the rod end on the back of the hydro control rod from the control arm on the hydro pump using a 9/16” wrench, and a 1/2” wrench. See Figure 5.11.

NUT

ROD END

BOLT

LOCK WASHER

CONTROL ARM

Figure 5.11

NOTE: There is a lock washer positioned between the rod end and the control arm.

5.12.Thoroughly clean the area surrounding any hydraulic fittings to be loosened or removed.

5.13.If the unit has been run recently, allow it to cool before doing loosening any hydraulic fittings.

WARNING: Hot hydraulic fluid can cause seri- ous burns.

WARNING: Release of pressurized hydraulic fluid can cause serious of fatal injury.

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Contents Cub Cadet M48 Tank Page Table of Contents Page First Hole Second Hole Fluid Level Drive System AdjustmentOIL Filter Battery About this SectionBrake Link Brake Actuator ARM Brake Connecting RODRear Brake ARM Assembly Bellcrank Mounting Shaft Open Hydro Pump Hydro Relief ValveReturn to Neutral Cylinder Right Elbow Testing Hydro Pump OutputJAM NUT Stop Bolt Replacing the Hydro Pump NUT ROD END Bolt Lock Washer Control ARM FAN NUT WasherSpring Tensioner Pulley ARM Puller PulleyHydro Pressure Lines Pump Between Pump Motor Adaptors Return Line Feed Line CloseElbow Mounting Bolt Pulley with KEY NEW Pump Replacing the Hydro Motor Motor Plate Disconnectmounting BoltsOrientation Marks Arrow to Fittings Brake Drum Assembly Brake Linkage Adjustment Brake Link ROD Rear Brake Rear Brake ARM Assembly Bushing Brake Connector RODShoulder Nuts Brake Rear Bellcrank Link Shaft RODFront Brake SwitchAdjust Here M72 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank Other Tank Features M48 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank Kohler EFI Electronic Control Module Fuel pump Fuel filter is easily accessible. See Figure EFI Controls Electrical connection for injector Fuel injectorM48 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank
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