Cub-cadet 7000 Series User Manual

6 - 77264 Compact TractorENGINE REMOVAL:NOTE: The 7264 Engine Removal section has been technically written to follow along with the Cub Cadet Compact

7264 Compact Tractor16.13.Remove the wiring harness connector, red wire, from the fuel solenoid connector. See Figure 16.13.16.14.Remove the wiring ha

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1269.16. Apply a small bead of sealant to the mating sur-face of the left axle housing

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1279.27. Position the bracket against the machined boss that it mounts to, and install

6 - 1281. NEUTRAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT1.1. Turn the engine off.1.2. Safely lift and support the tractor so that all four wheels are off the ground. See

7264 Adjustments1.8. Remove the tunnel cover. See Figure 1.8. 1.9. Remove the hairpin clip that fastens the hydro control link to the hydro control ar

NOTE: There is a separate brake for each wheel. With the right brake disconnected and the parking brake set, the left wheel will be held securely by

7264 Adjustments1.22. Release the parking brake.1.23. Connect the ferrule on the end of the brake link to the brake arm. See Figure 1.23.1.24. Secure

2.4. Measure the gap between the stop on the brake link and the ferrule that connects it to the brake arm. See Figure 2.4. NOTE: The gap between th

7264 Adjustments2.14. Re-check the brake adjustment to insure that the results were as intended.2.15. Test run the tractor in a safe area before retur

4. DETENT ADJUSTMENTNOTE: There are detent balls within the trans-mission that make positioning of the PTO control lever and positioning of the gear s

7264 Adjustments5. INIVESRAL JOINT POSITIONNOTE: Whenever the drive shaft that connects the engine to the transmission has been loos-ened or removed c

6 - 177264 Compact Tractor18. ENGINE BRACKETS:18.1. Remove both hex cap screws and hex flange lock nuts securing the engine mounts to the trac-tor fra

NOTES

7264 Compact Tractor21. ENGINE STAND:21.1. Loosen all five hex cap screws securing the front portion of the drive shaft to the flywheel using a 13mm s

6 - 197264 Compact Tractor21.9. Loosen the alternator adjustment screw securing the lock washer, stepped spacer and alternator in position using a 12m

7264 Compact Tractor21.18.Remove the engine mounting bracket from the engine stand and secure it to the engine block using the 7264 Factory School har

6 - 217264 Compact TractorTRANSMISSION REMOVALNOTE: The 7264 Transmission Removal section has been technically written to follow along with the Cub Ca

7264 Compact Tractor3. PEDALS:3.1. Remove both hex head tapp screws securing the forward/reverse pedal to the pedal link assembly using 1/2” socket. S

6 - 237264 Compact Tractor5. FENDER COVER:5.1. Remove all four hex head tapp screws securing the left and right sides of the fender cover to the frame

7264 Compact Tractor7. TAIL LIGHTS/REVERSE LIGHTS:7.1. Remove all of the wiring harness bulb assem-blies from the tail lights by pushing in lightly, t

6 - 257264 Compact Tractor9.2. Remove all four hex cap screws and flat wash-ers securing the rear portion of the fender assembly to the lower ROPS ass

7264 Compact Tractor2.4. Remove all four nylon hex lock nuts securing the hood assembly and upper heat shield to the hood hinge assembly using a 7/16”

7264 Compact Tractor9.7. Remove the hairpin securing the brake rod fer-rule to the brake link assembly using needle nose pliers. See Figure 9.7.9.8. R

6 - 277264 Compact Tractor12. FUEL TANK:12.1. Remove the hex nut securing the wiring harness terminal, green wire, to the center of the fuel level sen

7264 Compact Tractor12.9. Pivot the fuel tank forward and down to the ground. See Figure 12.9.NOTE: The fuel supply line and return line are still hoo

6 - 297264 Compact Tractor14.7. Slide the factory school compact tractor stands under the midsection of the tractor with the bal-ance bar facing towar

7264 Compact Tractor17. RPM SENSOR:17.1. Disconnect the RPM sensor connector from the main wiring harness connector. See Figure 17.1.18. TRANSMISSION

6 - 317264 Compact Tractor21.5. Cap the 90° fitting and open connector.21.6. Drain the hydraulic lift cylinder into the oil drain pan.21.7. Remove the

7264 Compact Tractor22. LIFT VALVE AND POSITION CONTROL:22.1. Loosen the cylinder return tube connector and the lift return tube connector at the hydr

6 - 337264 Compact Tractor22.9. Remove all three hex washer head tapp screws securing the valve mounting bracket to the right transmission mounting br

7264 Compact Tractor24. PTO HANDLE AND CONTROL ROD:24.1. Remove the hairpin securing the flat washer, flange bearing and PTO control rod ferrule to th

6 - 357264 Compact Tractor25.3. Remove both hex washer head tapp screws securing the differential pivot bracket to the frame using 1/2” socket. See Fi

6 - 97264 Compact Tractor4.2. Position a long coolant drain funnel and a suit-able coolant drain container below the radiator drain plug. See Figure 4

7264 Compact Tractor26.2. Remove both hex washer head tapp screws securing the differential actuation mounting bracket to the left transmission mounti

6 - 377264 Compact Tractor27.3. Remove the brake drums. See Figure 27.3.28. AXLE ASSEMBLIES:28.1. Place a suitable drain container under the left axle

7264 Compact Tractor30.2. Remove the rear seat support bracket.NOTE: The U channel faces forward.31. DRIVE SHAFT:31.1. Loosen both hex cap screws and

6 - 397264 Compact Tractor32.5. Remove the neutral adjustment shoulder screw, flat washers and hex flange lock nut from the right transmission mountin

7264 Compact Tractor33. AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP SUCTION TUBE AND STEERING PRESSURE HOSE:33.1. Remove the auxiliary pump suction tube con-nectors from

6 - 417264 Compact Tractor35.3. Slide the four wheel drive shaft forward and out from the tractor.36. HI-LO SHIFT LINK ASSEMBLY:36.1. Remove the hex f

7264 Compact Tractor37.7. Remove the hex cap screws securing the right and left transmission mounting brackets to the transmission housing using a 3/4

6 - 437264 Compact Tractor2. TRANSMISSION HOUSING COVER:2.1. Remove all four hex cap screws securing the rear portion of the transmission housing cove

7264 Compact Tractor2.6. Pry up on the rock shaft, using the hex cap screw head as the pivot point, with the pry bar.NOTE: This step allows the transm

6 - 457264 Compact Tractor6. REAR HOUSING COVER:6.1. Remove all the perimeter hex cap screws secur-ing the rear housing cover to the transmission hous

7264 Compact Tractor6.2. Remove the air filter hose from the air cleaner canister.7. UPPER RADIATOR HOSE:7.1. Loosen both hose clamps securing the upp

7264 Compact Tractor7. REAR HOUSING COVER BEARINGS AND SEAL:7.1. Remove the spacer from the PTO back shaft’s ball bearing. See Figure 7.1.7.2. Inspect

6 - 477264 Compact Tractor8.2. Remove the 2000 PTO: 61T gear and inspect it for wear or damage. See Figure 8.2.NOTE: The shoulder of the 2000 PTO: 61T

7264 Compact Tractor10.5. Slide the flat washer towards the compression spring.10.6. Remove the retainer clip using a small flat-blade screwdriver.10.

6 - 497264 Compact Tractor11.2. Separate the spline coupling gear from the 540 PTO pinion: 14T gear. See Figure 11.2.11.3. Inspect both components for

7264 Compact Tractor11.9. Inspect all the components for wear or damage. See Figure 11.9.11.10. Inspect the 2000 PTO pinion: 34T gear’s sleeve bearing

6 - 517264 Compact Tractor12.5. Remove the locking tab.NOTE: The locking tab locks into the keyway.12.6. Rotate the hex nut onto the auxiliary pump’s

7264 Compact Tractor13. AUXILIARY DRIVE IDLER AND BEARING:13.1. Remove the auxiliary drive idler oil plug using a small chisel. See Figure 13.1.13.2.

6 - 537264 Compact Tractor14. INPUT SHAFT AND PTO ASSEMBLY:14.1. Insert a 5/8” socket into the front input shaft’s oil seal until it contacts the inpu

7264 Compact Tractor14.9. Remove the shims from the back of the PTO clutch assembly. See Figure 14.9.NOTE: Make certain these shims are installed duri

6 - 557264 Compact Tractor14.15.Remove the retaining ring securing the front input shaft ball bearing in position using large retaining ring pliers. S

6 - 117264 Compact Tractor10. RADIATOR:10.1. Remove both hex washer head tapp screws securing the right and left sides of the radiator baffle plate to

7264 Compact Tractor14.20.Remove the PTO clutch wires from the transmis-sion housing using a sharp knife. See Figure 14.20.14.21.Secure the PTO clutch

6 - 577264 Compact Tractor14.28.Inspect all components for wear or damage. See Figure 14.28.14.29.Inspect the needle bearing at the rear of the drive

7264 Compact Tractor16.2. Remove the drive spacer from the motor shaft. See Figure 16.2.16.3. Pull the motor shaft assembly forward until the Hi 33T:

6 - 597264 Compact Tractor17.3. Thread one of the hex lock screws into the trans-mission housing, just above the right corner of the front plate, usin

7264 Compact Tractor17.11. Visually inspect the ball bearing on the splined side of the LO: 59T; HI 50T drive gear assembly for damage or wear. See Fi

6 - 617264 Compact Tractor18. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTUATOR SHAFT:18.1. Collapse the compression spring on the differen-tial lock actuator shaft until th

7264 Compact Tractor19. DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY:19.1. Remove all four hex cap lock screws securing the differential bearing cover to the transmission ho

6 - 637264 Compact Tractor21. 2000 PTO ASSEMBLY:21.1. Remove both hex washer head screws securing the 2000 PTO cover to the transmission housing using

7264 Compact Tractor21.6. Remove the 2000 PTO cover and oil seal. See Figure 21.6.21.7. Remove the oil seal from the 2000 PTO cover using a flat-blade

6 - 657264 Compact Tractor22.2. Remove the 65T bevel gear and ball bearing using a soft mallet. See Figure 22.2.22.3. Remove the left 14T miter gear.

7264 Compact Tractor11.2. Close off the short fuel line with a fuel line clamp. See Figure 11.2.NOTE: This prevents fuel contamination.11.3. Loosen th

7264 Compact Tractor22.7. Remove one internal retaining ring securing one of the short cross shafts in position using small retaining ring pliers. See

6 - 677264 Compact Tractor23. FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION:23.1. Inspect the four wheel drive assembly for dam-age or wear. See Figure 2

7264 Compact Tractor23.6. Drive a 90° removal tool into the front seal. See Figure 23.6.23.7. Pry the front seal out.NOTE: Protect the new seal with p

6 - 697264 Compact Tractor23.13.Remove the front ball bearing using a brass drift punch. See Figure 23.13.23.14.Inspect the front cover for damage or

7264 Compact Tractor24.3. Remove the front cover from the clutch assem-bly. See Figure 24.3.24.4. Inspect the front cover’s thrust washers and bearing

6 - 717264 Compact Tractor24.8. Remove the thrust bearing from the rear of the main clutch assembly using a stick magnet. See Figure 24.8.24.9. Place

7264 Compact Tractor24.14.Inspect the top of the rotor surface for wear or damage. See Figure 24.14.24.15.Remove the rotor from the clutch assembly an

6 - 737264 Compact Tractor25. TRANSMISSION HOUSING:25.1. Place suitable drain containers under the trans-mission housing. See Figure 25.1.25.2. Rotate

7264 Compact Tractor25.10.Remove both fitting plugs from the transmission housing, at the hydraulic oil filter area, using a 1” wrench. See Figure 25.

6 - 757264 Compact Tractor25.16.Remove the two speed actuator shaft’s oil seal using a flat-blade screwdriver. See Figure 25.16.NOTE: Install the oil

6 - 137264 Compact Tractor13.2. Remove both hex cap screws and flange lock nuts securing the muffler to the muffler mounting bracket using a 1/2” sock

7264 Compact Tractor26.2. Inspect the flat washers and thrust bearing for wear or damage. See Figure 26.2.26.3. Remove the left axle stub shaft. See F

6 - 777264 Compact Tractor26.6. Remove the left axle housing assembly from the left axle shaft and place it into a suitable oil drain container. See F

7264 Compact Tractor26.10.Remove the left axle shaft’s oil seal from the left axle housing using a large pry bar. See Figure 26.10.NOTE: Install a ne

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 991. TIRE REMOVAL:1.1. Loosen all five lug bolts securing the left and right tire assem

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1001.12. Remove all five lug bolts securing the left and right tire assemblies to the w

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1012.8. Inspect all of the seal washers for wear or dam-age. See Figure 2.8.NOTE: It is

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1024.4. Remove the steering cylinder and mounting bracket.NOTE: The hydraulic steering

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1036. LEFT FINAL DRIVE AND PINION GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLIES:6.1. Remove all six hex bolts

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1046.7. Remove the wheel/hub shaft from the outer final drive housing using an arbor pr

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1056.14. Inspect all of the components for wear or dam-age. See Figure 6.14.6.15. Place

7264 Compact Tractor15. ENGINE CONTROL CABLE:15.1. Mark the position of the engine control cable to the fuel injection pump cable clamp and the fuel i

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1066.21. Remove all four hex bolts securing the steering arm to the final drive housing

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1076.27. Insert a hex bolt and large flat washer through the tapered ball bearing and o

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1086.33. Remove the internal retaining ring from the pin-ion gear housing using large r

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 109NOTE: The upper portion of the multi-piece oil seal is a component part of the oil s

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1107.4. Disengage the front drive shaft from the front axle assembly by sliding the dri

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1117.14. Remove the oil seal from the front bearing holder using a flat-blade screwdriv

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1127.23. Remove the oil level gauge if it has not been removed earlier. See Figure 7.23

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1137.29. Remove the shim(s) from the left axle assembly. See Figure 7.29.7.30. Slowly r

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1147.35. Clamp the splines of the pinion gear shaft into the soft-jaws of a vice.

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1157.41. Remove the outer race of the tapered roller bearing, removed earlier, using a

6 - 157264 Compact Tractor16.3. Remove the hex cap screw securing the ground wire terminal, green wire, to the left engine bracket and engine block us

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1167.48. Loosen all six hex cap screws securing the dif-ferential housing to the ring g

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1177.53. Remove the left differential gear. See Figure 7.53.7.54.

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1187.60. Remove the spring pin from the pinion shaft using a flat nosed 3/16” drift and

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 119NOTE: When inspecting the axle assemblies, examine the following items:• Check the

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1208.4. Assemble the drive pinion. See Figure 8.4.NOTE: Make an educated guess as to th

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1218.10. Install the differential bearing centering tool. Secure it using two of the bo

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1228.15. Determine the depth of the bearing bore in the left axle housing using the fol

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1238.24. Examine the contact pattern that is visible in the prussian blue on the drive

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1248.36. Tie a loop in the bitter end of the twine and use this to attach a pull scale

7264 Four Wheel Drive Axle Assembly Removal and Disassembly6 - 1259. INSTALLING THE FRONT DRIVE AXLE9.1. Position the front drive axle under the tract