Cub Cadet M48 service manual Replacing the Hydro Motor

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M48 Tank

5.39.Install the wheels, lower the TANK to the ground, and test run it in a safe area. Make any neces- sary adjustments before installing the cutting deck.

6.REPLACING THE HYDRO MOTOR

6.1.If the cutting deck is currently on the unit, remove it.

6.2.Safely lift and support the rear of the tank.

6.3.Remove the rear wheels using a 3/4” socket.

6.4.Tilt the seat up, and disconnect the negative bat- tery cable.

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

6.6.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 or fatal injury.

6.7.Open the relief valve on the hydro pump. This will relieve any residual hydraulic pressure. See Figure 6.7.

OPEN

Figure 6.7

6.8.Confirm that the hydraulic pressure has been relieved by rotating the brake drum / hub assem- bly. If the it will not rotate, confirm that the brake is released and that the brake linkage is not bound.

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Contents Cub Cadet M48 Tank Page Table of Contents Page About this Section Drive System AdjustmentOIL Filter Battery First Hole Second Hole Fluid LevelOpen Hydro Pump Hydro Relief Valve Brake Connecting RODRear Brake ARM Assembly Bellcrank Mounting Shaft Brake Link Brake Actuator ARMReturn to Neutral Cylinder Right Testing Hydro Pump Output ElbowJAM NUT Stop Bolt Replacing the Hydro Pump Puller Pulley FAN NUT WasherSpring Tensioner Pulley ARM NUT ROD END Bolt Lock Washer Control ARMHydro Pressure Lines Pump Between Pump Motor Adaptors Return Line Feed Line CloseElbow Mounting Bolt Pulley with KEY NEW Pump Replacing the Hydro Motor Disconnectmounting Bolts Motor PlateOrientation Marks Arrow to Fittings Brake Drum Assembly Brake Linkage Adjustment Brake Rear Bellcrank Link Shaft ROD Rear Brake ARM Assembly Bushing Brake Connector RODShoulder Nuts Brake Link ROD Rear BrakeFront 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 Electrical connection for injector Fuel injector EFI ControlsM48 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank
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