Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Engine
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1. Inspect the A.C. Magneto:

Stator coil

Pickup coil
Look for wear, damage, burnt,
frayed wires. If damaged, replace.
2. Inspect the starter clutch (1).

Bolts (2)
Look for cracks, damage in the
starter clutch. Look for loose bolts,
Replace with new bolts with
locking agent.
Note:
The arrow mar
k
on the starter
clutch must face inward, away from
the A.C Magneto rotor. Use locking
agent on new bolts for installation.
Install the starter wheel gear onto
the starter clutch, and hold the
starter clutch.
Note:
Install the starter wheel gear with the
groove (a) facing the A.C Magneto
rotor.
Turn the starter wheel gear
counterclockwise (1), to check
that the starter clutch and wheel
gear engage. If the starter clutch
and wheel gear do not engage,
replace the starter clutch.
Turn the starter wheel gear
clockwise (2) to check for smooth
operation, if it is not smooth
replace the starter clutch.
Inspect the starter idle gear teeth
(1) and the starter wheel gear
(2) teeth (2).
Look for burrs, chips, roughness
or wear between mating
surfaces.