Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Engine
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Tighten the crankcase bolts (1) in a
cross pattern in stages.
10 Nm or 7 ft lbs
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Apply sealant (4) to crankcase bolt
(2) and install:
10 Nm or 7 ft lbs
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Tighten the crankcase bolts (3).
26 Nm or 19 ft lbs
Left Crankcase
Right Crankcase
Installing the shift levers:
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Shift lever 2 assembly (1)
14 Nm or 10 ft lbs
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Shift lever 1 (2)
Note:
When installing the shift lever 1, align
the punch mark (a) on the shift lever 1
with the punch mark (b) on the shift
lever 2.
Caution:
Before installing and torque is applied,
be sure to check that the transmission
is functioning properly by rotating the
shift drum manually in both directions.