Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual page 26

Z Force
11.20. Loosen the bolts that hold the back of the gas
tank to the frame at least three turns using a
9/16" wrench. See Figure 11.20.
Rear fuel tank mounting bolts
Figure 11.20
11.21. Loosen the bolts that hold the back of the utility
bin to the frame at least three turns using a
9/16" wrench.
11.22. Remove the bolts that hold the front of the fuel
tank and the utility bin to the front tank mounting
bracket using a 9/16" wrench. See Figure 11.22.
Front fuel tank mounting bolts
Figure 11.22
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11.23. Remove the bolts that hold the control housing
Control housing bolts
11.24. Lift the front of the control housing and support it
Frame
11.25. Push the lift shaft assembly up into the top of the
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to the frame using a 3/8" socket.
See Figure 11.23.
Figure 11.23
NOTE: There are three bolts along the front
edge that come down from the top. Two bolts are
accessible from the bottom on each side. Two
bolts are accessible from above on the rear cor-
ners of the control housing.
with a 4 X 4 or similar dimensional lumber.
See Figure 11.24.
J-nuts
Figure 11.24
control housing, allowing the arms to hang
straight down.
NOTE: Do not cock the lift shaft assembly when
manipulating it, or it will get stuck.
Control housing