Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Engine
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Inspect
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Oil Line
Look for cracks or damage.
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Relief Valve (1)
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Spring (2)
Look for damage or wear.
Assembling the crankcase
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Apply sealant (quick gasket) (1) to
the mating surfaces of both
halves. Use only a thin bead of
sealant.
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Install the dowel pins (2).
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Fit the left crankcase half onto the
right crankcase half. Tap lightly on
the case with a soft hammer.
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Crankcase. Thoroughly wash the case
halves in a mild solvent.
Clean all the gasket surfaces and
crankcase mating surfaces thoroughly.
Look for cracks or damage.
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Inspect oil delivery passages
Look for clogs, blow out with
compressed air.
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Bearings.
Clean and lubricate. Check
operation. Check for
smoothness in operation.