CUB CRAFTERS, INC.
CC18-180 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Manual number TC10000AMM
32-20
Date: 04/17/08
Page: 5
(a) Remove the tire assembly from the fork by removing the cotter pin (1), castle nut
(23), and washer (3) then sliding the axle (21) out.
(b) At the bottom of the fork (4) remove the cotter pin (1), short castle nut (2), and
washer (3). Carefully pull the fork (11) off of the bracket (1).
(c) Separate the spacer (22), grease retainer (14), and the bearing (15) from the
fork (4).
(d) Disengage the lower dust cap (5), thrust washer (7), arm assembly (8), thrust
washer (7), pawl (6), upper dust cap (9), springs (10), thrust plate (11), and fiber
thrust plate (12) from the fork (4) and bracket (13).
(3) CLEANING
(a) Clean all metal parts (including the bearings) in a cleaning solution. Dry all parts
with compressed air.
(4) INSPECTION OF TAIL WHEEL COMPONENTS
(See Figure 32-20-1 and Figure 32-20-2)
(a) Check the leaf springs for damage or twisting (Figure 32-20-1)
(b) Replace if condition dictates.
(c) Inspect the arm assembly (8, Figure 32-20-2), flat spring (17, Figure 32-20-2),
fork (4, Figure 32-20-2), and bracket (13, Figure 32-20-2) for excessive wear,
cracks or other damage. Replace damaged parts.
(d) Examine the thrust washers (7, Figure 32-20-2) for wear, scoring, or other
damage. Replace if necessary.
(e) Inspect the bearing (15, Figure 32-20-2) and races for wear or damage. Replace
if necessary.
(5) MINOR REPAIRS OF TAIL WHEEL COMPONENTS
(See Figure 32-20-2)
(a) The components that make up the tailwheel assembly may not be repaired
except that minor realignments are permitted, such as minor dents and bends.
(6) REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
(a) Replace all cotter pins that have been removed with new cotter pins.
