Rear Fender Removal - Cub Cadet 1000 SERIES Service Manual

5.

REAR FENDER REMOVAL

5.1. It is necessary to remove the fender assembly
for access to the following service areas: See
Figure 5.1.
Figure 5.1
• Fuel tank (hydrostatic drive riders)
• Lift-shaft assembly (except bushings)
• Deck lift cable removal
• Wiring harness inspection or removal
• Dash panel removal
• Traction drive belt idler pulley removal
• Traction drive belt tension arm removal
NOTE: At first-glance, fender removal appears
to be a substantial job. Skilled mechanics can
typically remove the fenders from a 1000 Series
Cub Cadet tractor in about 15 minutes, with an
equal amount of time required for installation.
5.2. Disconnect the ground cable from the negative
battery post using a 7/16" wrench.
5.3. Remove the cutting deck from the tractor.
5.4. Remove the rubber grip from the cutting deck
height control handle atop the right rear fender.
See Figure 5.4.
5.5. Disconnect the two yellow wires from the seat
safety switch mounted to the left side seat
bracket. See Figure 5.5.
Safety Switch Connectors
5.6. Release the gold colored extension spring from
the left side seat bracket using a length of starter
rope or a spring removal tool.
• gold colored spring: left seat bracket
• red spring: right seat bracket
• Only the gold colored spring must be removed
because it blocks access to the bolts that hold
the seat bracket to the frame.
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Series 1000 and 1500
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.5