Cub Cadet Big Country User Manual

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Introduction.........................................................................................Section 1.............................Page
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Model and Serial Numbers..........................................................................1-2.....................................1-1
Fasteners....................................................................................................1-3.....................................1-2
Special Tools..............................................................................................1-4...................................... 1-2
Consumable Parts.......................................................................................1-5.....................................1-3
Lubrication Chart.........................................................................................1-6.....................................1-4
Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages......................................... Section 2.............................Page
Shift Linkage Description............................................................................ 2-1.....................................2-1
Shift Linkage Removal and Replacement...................................................2-2.....................................2-1
Shift Linkage Adjustment............................................................................ 2-3.....................................2-3
Differential Lock, Checking Operation of.................................................... 2-4.....................................2-4
Differential Lock, Linkage Removal and Replacement............................... 2-5.....................................2-4
Differential Lock, Cable Adjustment............................................................2-6.....................................2-6
Brake System Description.......................................................................... 2-7.....................................2-6
Brake Cable Removal and Replacement....................................................2-8.....................................2-7
Brake Cable Adjustment............................................................................. 2-9.....................................2-10
Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Interlock Cable Removal............................. 2-10...................................2-12
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Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Interlock Adjustment....................................2-11................................... 2-13
Shift Interlock Arm Removal and Replacement.......................................... 2-12...................................2-15
Clutch Pulley Brake Arm Removal and Replacement.................................2-13.................................. 2-17
Belt Removal and Replacement..................................................................2-14...................................2-19
Driven Clutch Pulley Removal and Replacement....................................... 2-15...................................2-20
Driving Clutch Pulley Removal and Replacement...................................... 2-16...................................2-20
Transmission Removal and Replacement.................................................. 2-17...................................2-21
Internal Transmission Service.................................................................... 2-18...................................2-25
Torque Table............................................................................................... 2-19...................................2-34
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Drive Axle Service................................................................. .Section 3.............................Page
Lift the Big Country and Remove the Drive Wheels........................3-1....................................3-1
Chain Lubrication........................................................................... 3-2.....................................3-2
Chain Retention............................................................................. 3-3.....................................3-2
Chain Tension Adjustment (Fixed Chain Guides).......................... 3-4.....................................3-4
Chain Guide Removal and Replacement....................................... 3-5.................................... 3-5
Chain Removal and Replacement..................................................3-6.....................................3-6
Chain Tensioner Removal (Roller Tensioners)...............................3-7.................................... 3-7
Spring and Shock Assembly Removal .......................................... 3-8.....................................3-11
Front Drive Axle Removal and Replacement................................. 3-9.....................................3-13
Front Drive Sprocket...................................................................... 3-10...................................3-16
Universal Joint Removal and Replacement................................... 3-11...................................3-17
Universal Joint Service...................................................................3-12...................................3-18
Rear Drive Axle Removal and Replacement..................................3-13...................................3-22
Rear Sprocket Removal and Replacement.................................... 3-14...................................3-23
Axle Bushing Removal and Replacement......................................3-15...................................3-23
Axle Bearing Removal and Replacement...................................... 3-16...................................3-25
Torque Table.................................................................................. 3-17...................................3-26
Engine and Transmission Support Assembly.....................Section 4............................. Page
Engine and Transmission Support Assembly:
Removal and Replacement as a Unit.............................................4-1.....................................4-1
Engine Removal and Replacement............................................... 4-2.....................................4-9
Isolator Mounts (Rear) Removal and Replacement........................4-3....................................4-12
Isolator Mounts (Front) Removal and Replacement........................4-4....................................4-13
Torque Table...................................................................................4-5.....................................4-14
Fuel System........................................................................... Section 5............................. Page
Precautions.................................................................................... 5-1.....................................5-1
About the Fuel System.................................................................. 5-2.....................................5-2
Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement........................................... 5-3.....................................5-3
Fuel Pump Performance................................................................ 5-4.....................................5-5
Fuel Pump Removal and Replacement..........................................5-5.................................... 5-6
Plenum and Air Filter..................................................................... 5-6.....................................5-7
Choke Cable Removal and Replacement...................................... 5-7.................................... 5-8
Choke Cable Adjustment............................................................... 5-8.....................................5-9
Throttle Cable Removal and Replacement.................................... 5-9.....................................5-10
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Front Suspension................................................................................Section 6............................ Page
Lifting the Big Country and Removing the Front Wheels............................ 6-1.....................................6-1
Front Suspension and Steering Component Inspection............................. 6-2.....................................6-2
Checking and Adjusting Front Wheel Alignment.........................................6-3.....................................6-5
Steering Wheel Removal and Replacement............................................... 6-4.....................................6-8
Wheel Bearing Removal and Replacement................................................ 6-5.....................................6-8
Tie Rod End Removal and Replacement................................................... 6-6.....................................6-9
Spring and Shock Unit Removal and Replacement....................................6-7.....................................6-10
Steering Knuckle Removal and Replacement............................................ 6-8.....................................6-11
Front Axle Assembly Removal and Replacement...................................... 6-9.....................................6-13
Steering Rack Removal and Replacement................................................. 6-10...................................6-15
Torque Table............................................................................................... 6-11...................................6-18
Electrical............................................................................................. Section 7............................. Page
Component Location...................................................................................7-1.....................................7-1
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Big Country Starter Circuit.......................................................................... 7-2.....................................7-4
Big Country Run Circuit...............................................................................7-3.....................................7-5
Big Country Accessory Circuit.....................................................................7-4.....................................7-6
Big Country Complete Schematic................................................................7-5.....................................7-7
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Section 1: Introduction
Section 1: Introduction
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1. Safety

1.1. Before servicing the Big Country, technicians should be familiar with the vehicle and the Oper­ator’s Manual that applies to it. There are impor­tant instructions that pertain to safe and correct operation and service of the Big Country con­tained in the Operator’s Manual
1.2. The procedures in the Service Manual ten with the safety of the technician and operator as a primary consideration. Failure to follow these procedures may create a dangerous con­dition.
1.3. There is no substitute for common sense.

2. Model and Serial Numbers

2.1. The engine and transmission are components that Cub Cadet has purchased from outside sources and incorporated into the Big Country utility vehicle. The Chassis, engine, and trans­mission each have separate model and serial numbers.
2.2. To make parts identification easier, and to accommodate warranty administration, the chassis numbers should be recorded in the Operator’s Manual as well as the sales receipt.
2.3. Chassis Identification: The model and serial number of the Big Country are located on a tag on the bottom of the plate that driver’s seat is mounted to. Tilt the seat forward to view the tag. See Figure 2.3.
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are writ-
2.4. If the tag comes off, or if the seat plate is removed, the servicing dealer can get a new tag issued by calling Cub Cadet.
2.5. The servicing dealer must be able to identify a Big Country by model and serial number in order to perform warranty service on that unit.
2.6. Engine Identification: The engine serial number is located behind the starter motor. See Figure 2.6.
Starter Motor Locating Dowels (starter removed for clarity)
Serial Number
Figure 2.6
2.7. The engine serial number is easily visible from under the Big Country without removing any parts. See Figure 2.7.
Figure 2.3
Engine Numbers
Oil Drain Valve
Figure 2.7
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2.8. The engine family and specification numbers are located on a tag on the rear cylinder shroud of the engine.
2.9. The transmission identification number is located on a flat surface adjacent to the dipstick. See Figure 2.9.
Transmission Number
Figure 2.9

4. Special Tools

NOTE: We are not in the tool business. Where
special tools will make a specific job easier for the technician, we offer them.
4.1. Shock and Spring Unit Removal and Installa- tion Tool: Part Number 703-05103 is designed to hook into the upper spring and shock absorber mount on the drive axles. See Figure 4.1.
Shock and Spring Unit Tool
Part Number 703-05103

3. Fasteners

3.1. A combination of metric and SAE fasteners are used to assemble the Big Country. If a metric
tool size is specified in this manual, the fastener will be metric. If fractional inch tool size is speci­fied in this manual, the fastener will be SAE.
3.2. When servicing a Big Country it is important to replace locking hardware when it is worn. Lock washers should be replaced if they show any sign of flattening. Nylon insert lock nuts and center-lock nuts should be replaced when they get easy to turn. The bolts used in conjunction with center-lock nuts are also subject to wear. They should be replaced if the thread profile is noticeably worn. Any hardware that shows signs of wear, stripping, or stretch should be replaced in the course of normal service. If locking hard­ware is not readily available, thread locking compound such as Loctite 242 (blue) should be used.
3.3. All torque specifications will be given in inch­pounds or foot-pounds, whichever scale is appropriate for a particular fastener. This includes metric fasteners.
Figure 4.1
4.2. Use the dowel to hold the spacers in position on each side of the top mounting point of the spring and shock absorber unit during the removal and installation process. See Figure 4.2.
703-05103
Dowel Pin
Spacers
Mounting Bolt
Figure 4.2
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NOTE: A 3/8” by 1 3/8” steel dowel pin can be
made or purchased locally.
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4.3. Universal Joint Spacer Tool: See Figure 4.3.
Universal Joint Spacer Tool
Part Number 703-05104
Figure 4.3
4.4. Part Number 703-05104 is used to set the cor­rect clearance between the end of the axle assembly and the end of the universal joint on the drive axles. See Figure 4.4.
4.5. Two 1/4” by 4 1/2” long dowel pins are used to lock the roller-type chain Tensioner in the released position. The can be made or pur­chased locally. See Figure 4.5.
Dowel pins used to lock chain tensioners in the released position
Side of Frame Between Drive Axles
Figure 4.5
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Figure 4.4
Universal Joint Spacer Tool In Position

5. Consumable Parts:

Component Part Number
Oil Filter 15400-POH-
305PE
Air Filter 751-3027
Drive Belt 754-0646
Battery (Shipped Dry) 925-1707E
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5.9 qt.

6. Lubrication Specifications.

Application Type Amount Part Number
Engine Oil general use
Engine Oil sub-freezing
Gear Lube Drive System Fluid
10W-30 API: SJ 1.16 qt.
1.48 qt. with / filter
5W-30 API: SJ 1.16 qt.
1.48 qt. with / filter
189 oz. 737-3120
737-3030A
Obtain Locally
Plus
Chain Lube Aerosol As Needed 737-3038
Chain Lube Dusty Conditions
Dry Aerosol: PTFE or Graphite Base
As Needed Obtain Locally
Penetrating Lube Spray As Needed 737-3037
Chassis Lube E.P. Chassis Lube As Needed 737-3034
Chassis Lube Alvania E.P. lead
As Needed 737-0168A
free ROO Grease
Chassis Lube Benalene 920 As Needed 737-0300
Anti-Sieze Compound As Needed Obtain Locally
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Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages

1. Shift Linkage

NOTE: The shift linkage and brake linkage of the
Big Country are tied together by a shift interlock mechanism that prevents the operator from shifting gears while the vehicle is in motion. The brake pedal must be depressed before the gear­shift lever will move. The effect is the same whether the brake is held down by the operator’s foot or by the parking brake.
NOTE: A clutch pulley brake operates in unison with the vehicle brakes inside the transmission. The purpose of the clutch pulley brake is to insure that the input shaft of the transmission is not rotating when the operator shifts gears. This prevents gear “crunch” on engagement, and improves transmission life.
NOTE: The shift lever is the longer of the two levers located between the seats. The shorter lever is the differential lock. See Figure 1.0.
Reverse
Shift Lever

2. Shift Linkage Removal and Replacement

NOTE: If an operator has tried to shift gears
without using the brake or if the interlock mechanism is out of adjustment, shift linkage damage may occur.
2.1. Turn the engine off, remove the key, put the transmission in neutral, and set the parking brake.
2.2. Lift and secure the bed.
2.3. Fold both seats forward.
2.4. To reach the shift lever and the front of the shift rod, remove the bolt that fastens the cup holder between the seats using a 3/8” wrench. See Figure 2.4.
Cup Holder (Bolt Removed)
Parcel Bin
2
Neutral
Differential Lock
Forward
Figure 1.0
NOTE: The shift lever has three positions to
select from. “Forward” is selected by pushing the shift lever forward and down. “Reverse” is selected by pulling the gearshift up and back. “Neutral” is centered between “Forward” and “Reverse”.
Figure 2.4
2.5. Remove the cup holder.
2.6. Remove the two bolts that fasten the parcel bin into the recess beneath the passenger seat using a 1/2” wrench.
2.7. Lift out the parcel bin and set it aside.
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2.8. Inspect the shift interlock mechanism. If the interlock mechanism does not work properly, refer to the “Shift Interlock and Clutch Pulley Brake Adjustment” section of this manual. See Figure 2.8.
Interlock Arm
I
Figure 2.8
2.10. To Remove the shift rod, remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that connect it to the transmis­sion shift arm. See Figure 2.10.
Transmission Lever
Shift Rod
Clevis Pin
Hairpin Clip
Figure 2.10
2.11. To remove the shift lever, remove the red knob from the end of the shift lever.
2.9. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer that secure the shift rod to the shift lever and discon­nect the shift rod by pulling it out of the hole in the lever. See Figure 2.9.
Shift Lever
Hairpin Clip
Shift Rod
Figure 2.9
NOTE: The knob and lever are threaded.
2.12. Remove the bolt that holds the pivot pin to the frame. See Figure 2.12.
End of
Pivot Pin
Shift Lever
Shift Rod
Figure 2.12
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2.13. Withdraw the pivot pin. See Figure 2.13.
Pivot Pin
Figure 2.13
2.14. Remove the shift lever.
2.15. Reverse the removal procedures to install the shift linkage components.
NOTE: Apply white lithium grease to all pivot
points on assembly.
NOTE: Check shift linkage adjustment before returning the unit to service.

3. Shift Linkage Adjustment

3.1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of the “Shift Linkage Removal” section of this manual.
3.2. Use a 9/16” wrench to loosen the jam nut that locks the clevis on the end shift rod. See Figure 3.2.
3.3. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that con­nect the clevis to the transmission shift arm.
3.4. Rotate the clevis to thread it up or down the length of the shift link. See Figure 3.4.
Transmission Lever
Clevis
Figure 3.4
3.5. Check the position of the hole in the transmis­sion lever in relation to the hole in the clevis with the transmission and shift lever in forward gear and reverse gear.
NOTE: Forward and Reverse are at the two extreme ends of the shift lever’s travel. If they are both correct, neutral will be correct as well.
3.6. Connect the clevis to the transmission lever by installing the clevis pin and hairpin clip.
3.7. Tighten the jam nut using a 9/16” wrench, lock­ing the adjustment.
Jam Nut
Shift Rod
2
Clevis Pin
Clevis
Figure 3.2
Jam Nut
Shift rod
3.8. Test the function of the shift lever with the brake pedal depressed.
NOTE: The lever should click firmly into each of the three positions without hitting the end of its travel.
NOTE: The travel of the shift lever should be centered in the slot.
NOTE: If an extreme amount of adjustment is necessary to center the gearshift lever, the link­age may be damaged.
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NOTE: When the brake is released and a gear is
engaged, the pin that connects the clevis to the transmission shift lever should be centered in a slot in the interlock arm. If it is not, refer to the “Shift Interlock and Clutch Brake Adjustment” section of this manual.
NOTE: When the parking brake is set, the shift lever should move between gears without catch­ing or dragging against the interlock arm. If it does not, refer to the “Shift Interlock Adjustment and Clutch Brake Adjustment” section of this manual.

4. Checking Operation of the Differential Lock Mechanism

4.1. Lift and safely support the drive wheels of the Big Country according to the procedures listed in the “Lifting the Big Country and Removing the Drive Wheels” section of this manual.
NOTE: Operation of the differential lock mecha­nism may be tested by manually rotating the drive wheels.
4.2. With the differential lock released both drive wheels on eather side of the vehicle should spin when either the front or rear drive wheel is rotated by hand. The drive wheels on the other side of the Big Country should remain stationary.
4.3. With the differential lock lever pulled-up roughly half the length of the slot that it travels in, all four wheels should rotate if any one wheel is turned by hand.
4.4. The differential lock should engage within 90 degrees of front drive wheel rotation.
NOTE: Internal transmission damage, or colli­sion damage may result if the differential lock lever is not operated in accordance with the instructions in the “Big Country Operator’s Man­ual”.
NOTE: It is normal for the steering abilities of any six-wheeled vehicle to be greatly diminished while the differential is locked.
NOTES

5. Differential Lock Linkage Removal and Replacement

5.1. To reach the differential lock cable, Perform steps 1 through 7 of the “Shift Linkage Removal” section of this manual.
5.2. To remove the cable, loosen the jam nuts that hold the differential lock cable to the differential lock bracket. See Figure 5.2.
Differential Lock Bracket
4.5. Once engaged, it will remain engaged even if the lever is released, as long as there is a differ­ence in the drive load between the left and right sides of the vehicle.
NOTE: In service, differences in drive load would result from greater traction on one side than the other, attempting to turn the vehicle while the differential lock is engaged, a dragging brake on one side or the other, or grossly differ­ent air pressures in the tires from one side to the other.
4.6. When the drive load is equalized from left to right, the differential lock will automatically dis­engage if the lever has been released.
Jam Nuts
Differential Lock cable
Figure 5.2
NOTE: The differential lock bracket is located at
the right rear corner of the transmission, beneath the air filter.
5.3. Pull the cable housing out of the bracket.
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5.4. Pivot the cable in the differential lock arm so that the cable aligns with the slot in the arm. This will allow the barrel at the end of the cable to be remove from the arm. See Figure 5.4.
Slot
Differential Lock Arm
Figure 5.4
5.5. Trace the cable forward to the bracket on the frame. See Figure 5.5.
5.8. Unhook the spring at the end of the cable from the differential lock lever. See Figure 5.8.
Differential Lock Lever
2
Differential Lock Cable
Figure 5.8
5.9. To remove the differential lock lever, first remove the cable.
5.10. Release the return spring that runs between the differential lock lever and the frame. See Figure 5.10.
Jam Nuts
Front Bracket
Differential Lock Cable
Figure 5.5
5.6. Loosen the jam nuts that hold the cable in the bracket.
5.7. Slip the cable out of the bracket.
Return Spring
Differential Lock Lever
Figure 5.10
NOTE: This spring is most easily reached from
beneath the driver’s seat.
5.11. Remove the black knob from the end of the dif­ferential lock lever. It is threaded onto the lever.
5.12. Remove the bolt that holds the pivot pin into the frame using a ½” wrench.
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5.13. Withdraw the pivot pin far enough to clear the differential lock lever, and remove the lever. See Figure 5.13.
Partially Removed Pivot Pin
Bolt Hole
Figure 5.13
5.14. Reverse the removal procedure to install the differential lock lever.
5.15. Use the following procedure to install the differ­ential lock cable.
5.16. Thread the first jam nut on the front (spring) end of the cable housing all the way to the shoulder of the threaded end.
5.19. Tighten the second jam nut against the bracket to secure the cable.
5.20. Insert the barrel on the end of the cable through the hole in the differential lock arm by aligning the cable with the slot in the arm.
5.21. Thread the first jam nut on the back (barrel) end of the cable housing all the way to the shoulder of the threads.
5.22. Position the cable housing in the bracket mounted to the transmission.
5.23. Thread the second jam nut up against the bracket to secure the cable.
5.24. Check cable adjustment after replacement.
NOTES

6. Differential Lock Cable Adjustment

6.1. To reach the differential lock cable, Perform steps 1 through 7 of the “Shift Linkage Removal” section of this manual.
6.2. Operate the differential lock lever and observe the motion of the cable and differential lock arm on the transmission. See Figure 6.2.
5.17. Hook the spring onto the differential lock lever.
5.18. Position the cable housing in the bracket attached to the frame. See Figure 5.18.
Figure 5.18
Engage
Differential Lock Lever
Figure 6.2
NOTE: To achieve full engagement, it may be
necessary to rotate the transmission clutch pul­ley until the differential lock pins align with their holes within the differential. At this point, addi­tional movement of the differential lock lever will be noticeable.
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6.3. When the differential lock lever is released, there should be slight slack in the cable.
6.4. When fully engaged, the differential lock arm should move up at least 3/4” as measured along the cable. See Figure 6.4.
NOTE: The differential lock bracket is located at the right rear corner of the transmission, beneath the air filter.
Differential Lock Bracket
Differential Lock Arm
3/4” to engagement

7. Brake System Description

7.1. There are two multi-disc wet brakes inside the transmission. One brake assembly works on the left out-put shaft, the other works on the right out-put shaft.
7.2. The brakes are actuated by two heavy cables that connect to the brake pedal.
7.3. A third cable connects to the brake pedal. The third cable is used to operate the clutch pulley brake and the shift interlock mechanism.
7.4. If the brakes are out of adjustment, the travel of the cable that operates the clutch pulley brake and shift interlock will be effected as well.
NOTES

8. Brake Cable Removal and Replacement

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Figure 6.4
6.5. Loosen the jam nuts that hold the differential lock cable to the differential lock bracket.
6.6. Trace the cable to the bracket that is mounted to the frame.
NOTE: At both brackets, the inner jam nut should be all the way up against the shoulder of the threaded cable end.
NOTE: The differential lock lever is able to apply more movement to the cable than is necessary to engage the differential lock. Looseness of the cable will seldom be an issue.
6.7. If there is an issue with differential lock engage­ment or disengagement, inspect the cable, lever, and differential lock arm on the transmission for freedom of movement and correct mounting.
6.8. Lubricate or repair them as necessary. See “Dif­ferential Lock Linkage Removal and Replace­ment” section of this manual for linkage service instructions.
NOTE: If adjustment and repair of the linkage does not make the differential lock function prop­erly, an internal transmission problem exists.
6.9. Install the cup holder and parcel bin by reversing the removal procedure.
8.1. Remove cup holder and parcel bin according to steps one through seven of the “Shift Linkage Removal” section of this manual.
8.2. Remove the two bolts that hold the hood closed.
8.3. Open the hood.
8.4. Release the brake return spring by unhooking the rear of the spring from the frame. See Figure 8.4.
Brake cable
Cam Arm
Brake Return Spring
Frame
Figure 8.4
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8.5. Remove the jam nut from the end of the brake cable core using a deep ½” socket on an exten­sion. See Figure 8.5.
(Grip here if necessary.)
Cable Core
Cable Housing
Large Jam Nuts
NOTE: Use a pair of slip joint pliers to hold the cable, if necessary.
8.6. Loosen the large jam nuts that secure the cable housing to the bracket on the frame using a pair of 7/8” wrenches.
NOTE: The large jam nut to the rear of the bracket is easily accessible from below.
Jam Nut (Recessed in Cam Arm)
Figure 8.5
8.9. Slip the cable core through the slot in the bracket.
8.10. Working from the front of the Big Country, remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that con­nect the brake cable clevises to the brake pedal. See Figure 8.10.
Brake Pedal
Hairpin Clip
Clevis Pin
Clevis (Right Brake Cable)
Clevis (Interlock and Clutch Brake Cable)
Figure 8.10
8.11. Slip the rubber boot off the end of the cable housing, and remove the large jam nut that is above the bracket using two 7/8” wrenches. See Figure 8.11.
Clevis (Left Brake Cable)
8.7. Slip the rubber boot off the end of the cable housing and remove the large jam nut nearest the end of the cable housing.
8.8. Pull the cable forward far enough for the cable housing to clear the bracket. See Figure 8.8.
Bracket
Rubber Boot
Figure 8.8
Bracket
Figure 8.11
8.12. Pull the cable down far enough for the cable housing to clear the bracket. The cable core will fit through the slot in the bracket.
8.13. To install a new brake cable, position the jam nut on the replacement cable ¼” from the end of the threads.
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8.14. Slip the threaded end of the replacement cable into the yoke of the cable to be replaced. The nut should fit into the throat of the yoke, locking the two cables together. See Figure 8.14.
Clevis End of Old Cable
Threaded End of New Cable
Figure 8.14
8.15. Wrap the joint in duct tape.
8.16. Pull the old cable out through the engine com­partment, fishing the replacement cable through the channel beneath the floor in the process. See Figure 8.16.
8.18. Slip the boot off the end of the cable housing and remove the large jam nut. See Figure 8.18.
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Figure 8.18
8.19. Position the remaining jam nut on the new cable housing about 1” from the end of the housing.
8.20. Install the jam nut on the cable about ¼” from the shoulder of the threaded end.
8.21. Slip the cable core through the slot in the bracket, and draw the end of the cable housing into the bracket.
New Cable
Old cable
Figure 8.16
8.17. Unwrap the joint between the two cables, and remove the old cable.
8.22. Start the large jam nut onto the threads on the cable housing, and thread it up to the bracket.
8.23. Tighten both jam nuts using a pair of 7/8” wrenches.
8.24. Insert the cable end through the pivot pin on the brake cam lever. See Figure 8.18.
Pivot Pin
Figure 8.24
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8.25. Working at the front of the Big Country, thread the first jam nut all the way up the cable housing end until it stops against the shoulder. See Figure 8.25.
First Jam Nut (Thread to Shoulder)
Rubber Boot
Figure 8.25
8.26. Slip the cable core through the slot in the bracket, and draw the end of the cable housing into the bracket.
8.27. Slip the rubber boot back onto the end of the cable housing.
8.30. Apply a small amount of white E.P. chassis lube grease to the clevis pin, and install it through the brake pedal, the clevises of all three cables.
8.31. Secure the clevis pin with a hairpin clip.
8.32. Follow steps number five through number eight of the “Brake Cable Adjustment” procedure, to set the two jam nuts on the cable end.
NOTES

9. Brake Cable Adjustment

9.1. Safely lift and support the Big Country. Refer the the “Lifting the Big Country and Removing the Drive Wheels” section of this manual.
NOTE: It is not necessary to loosen the lug bolts or remove the wheels.
9.2. Lift and secure the bed.
9.3. Release the brake return spring by unhooking the rear of the spring from the frame. See Figure 9.3.
8.28. Start the second large jam nut onto the threads on the cable housing, and tighten against the bracket.
8.29. Tighten both large jam nuts against the bracket using a pair of 7/8” wrenches. See Figure 8.29.
Jam Nuts Tightened
Figure 8.29
Brake Cable
Cam Arm
Figure 9.3
9.4. Loosen the jam nut at the cam arm end of the brake cable core using a deep ½” socket on an extension.
NOTE: Use a pair of slip joint pliers to hold the cable, if necessary.
9.5. Thread the jam nut that is immediately forward of the cam arm all the way forward, to the shoul­der of the threaded cable core end.
Brake Return Spring
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9.6. Pull the threaded end of the cable core as far out (back) as possible, while pushing the brake cam arm forward until resistance is felt. See Figure 9.6.
Pull Cam Arm
Pull Cable
Figure 9.6
NOTE: The resistance indicates the point where
the brakes are applied.
9.7. Adjust the jam nut nearest the shoulder of the cable end one turn beyond the point where it contacts the pivot pin with the cable taught and the brake cam arm in the applied position.
9.12. Check the parking brake latch for correct opera­tion. See Figure 9.12.
Parking Brake Switch
Parking Brake Latch (Engaged)
Upper Notch
Lower Notch
Figure 9.12
NOTE: The latch mechanism is visible beneath
the dashboard.
NOTE: There are two notches in the parking brake latch. The tab on the pedal should engage the upper notch.
9.13. Check the parking brake switch for correct actu­ation. See Figure 9.13.
Brake Pedal
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NOTE: If there is insufficient thread length to do
this, use the large jam nuts on the end of the cable housing to make a coarse adjustment, bringing the cable into range to make a fine adjustment at the cable end.
9.8. Tighten the second jam nut up against the back side of the pivot pin.
9.9. Hook the rear end of the brake return spring back onto the frame.
9.10. Repeat the adjustment procedure on the second brake cable.
9.11. Make a preliminary check of the brakes:
Rotate the drive wheels by hand with the brakes released. There should be no brake drag.
Set the parking brake and attempt to rotate the drive wheels again. They should not move.
Parking Brake Rod
Tab on Parking Brake Latch
Adjustment Slot in Switch Bracket
Figure 9.13
9.14. With the parking brake set, loosen the screws that hold the parking brake switch to its bracket using a phillips head screwdriver and an 11/32” wrench.
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9.15. Slide the switch forward until the plunger on the switch makes an audible “click”, indicating the closure of the contacts within the switch.
NOTE: The plunger need not be fully depressed.
9.16. Secure the switch in this position by tightening the screws that hold it to the bracket.
9.17. Perform the “Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Inter­lock Adjustment” section of this manual.

10. Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Interlock Cable Removal and Replacement

NOTE: The ferrule is threaded onto the end of
the cable housing.
10.3. Push the ferrule down to release it from the lock­out arm.
10.4. Disconnect the spring at the end of the cable from the clutch pulley brake arm. See Figure 10.4.
10.1. Remove the belt guard. Refer to the “Belt Removal and Replacement” section of this man­ual. See Figure 10.1.
Clutch Pulley Brake Arm
Driven Clutch Pulley
Figure 10.1
10.2. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer that hold the ferrule to the interlock arm. See Figure 10.2.
Spring (end of Cable)
Figure 10.4
10.5. Remove the two bolts that hold the hood closed using a 1/2” wrench, and open the hood.
10.6. Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that hold the brake cable yokes to the brake pedal. See Figure 10.6.
Clevis Pin
Brake Pedal
Ferrule
Figure 10.2
Interlock Arm
Cable (operates clutch pulley brake and shift interlock arm)
Hairpin Clip
Shift Interlock and Clutch Pulley Brake Cable
Brake Cables
Figure 10.6
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10.7. Loosen the jam nuts that hold the clutch pulley brake and shift interlock cable to the bracket using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
NOTE: A crowfoot socket may be helpful.
10.8. Slip the cable out of the bracket, and pull the yoke on the end of the cable down through the gap between the bracket and the frame.
10.9. To install the new cable, hook the spring on the end of the replacement cable through the yoke on the end of the cable being removed. See Figure 10.9.
New Cable
Old Cable
10.17. Secure the pin with a hairpin clip.
10.18. Close the hood, and install the two bolts, rubber washers, and flat washers that secure it using a 1/2” wrench.
10.19. Route the spring end of the cable under the bracket that supports the shift lock-out arm and the clutch pulley brake arm. See Figure 10.19.
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Spring
Cable (routed under bracket)
Figure 10.19
Figure 10.9
10.10. Secure the two cables together with a wrap of duct tape.
10.11. Withdraw the old cable from the engine compart­ment, fishing the new cable into position in the process.
NOTE: If the old cable is broken, the new cable can be pushed through the channel beneath the floor of the Big Country.
10.12. Remove the duct tape, and disconnect the two cables.
10.13. Working at the front of the vehicle, thread the first jam nut on the end of the cable housing all the way up against the shoulder of the cable housing end.
10.14. Slip the clevis up through the bracket and posi­tion the cable end in the bracket.
10.15. Tighten the jam nuts using a pair of ½” wrenches.
10.16. Connect the yokes of the three cables to the brake pedal by installing the long clevis pin.
10.20. Hook the spring onto the clutch pulley brake arm.
10.21. Install the pin of the ferrule through the hole in the shift lock-out arm, and secure it with a flat washer and hairpin clip.
10.22. Perform the steps detailed in the “Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Interlock Adjustment” section of this manual.

11. Clutch Pulley Brake and Shift Interlock Adjustment

11.1. If the parking brake is set, release it.
11.2. Remove the belt guard using the procedure described in the “Belt Removal and Replace­ment” section of this manual.
11.3. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer that secure the ferrule on the threaded end of the cable to the shift lock-out arm and disconnect the ferrule from the arm.
11.4. While the cable is disconnected from the shift lock-out arm, make sure that the arm and the clutch pulley brake arm move freely.
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11.5. If either arm binds or exhibits excessive play, i n s p e c t t h e b u s h i n g s t h a t t h e a r m p i v o t s o n . See Figure 11.5.
Ferrule
Stop Bolt
Clutch Pulley Brake Arm
Driven Clutch Pulley
Figure 11.5
11.6. Measure the gap between the closest point of the pad to the pulley.
NOTE: Because the tension springs that apply and return the clutch pulley brake arm are mounted to the bottom of the arm the closest point between the pad and the clutch pulley is likely to be at the bottom edge of the pad.
11.7. Adjust the travel stop bolt using a 7/16” wrench to loosen the jam nut and a 3/8” wrench to turn the bolt. See Figure 11.7.
Adjust Here
Interlock Arm
11.9. Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjustment.
11.10. Loosen the jam nuts on either side of the ferrule using a pair of 1/2” wrenches.
11.11. Thread the ferrule up or down the threaded end of the cable housing to reach a point where the pin on the ferrule slips easily through the hole in the clutch pulley brake arm.
NOTE: The cable should be taught, but the spring that connects the cable to the brake arm should not be under enough tension to bring the driven clutch pulley brake pad into contact with the pulley when the ferrule is installed.
11.12. Secure the ferrule to the brake arm using a hair­pin clip and flat washer.
11.13. Tighten the jam nuts against both sides of the ferrule using a pair of ½” wrenches.
11.14. Operate the brake pedal and shift lever to insure that they work correctly.
NOTE: If difficulty is encountered engaging either gear while the parking brake is set, the cable needs to be tightened slightly.
11.15. Install the belt guard using two 1/2” wrenches.
11.16. Lower, and secure the bed.
11.17. Lower the Big
11.18. country to the ground
11.19. Test drive the vehicle to check the following functions:
Effectiveness of parking brake on a 15 degree grade. See Figure 11.19.
Measure Here (1/8” - 3/16”)
Figure 11.7
11.8. Loosen the jam nut, adjust the bolt so that there is 1/8” of clearance between the brake pad and the clutch pulley,
Figure 11.19
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Equal and effective application of both sets of brakes (left and right).
Complete engagement of shift lock-out mecha­nism when the brakes are released.
Complete disengagement of shift lock-out mech­anism when brakes are applied.
Complete engagement of clutch pulley brake when brakes are applied, and complete release when the brakes are released.
NOTE: If the transmission clashes on engage­ment of forward or reverse, the clutch pulley brake and shift interlock cable needs to be tight­ened slightly.
NOTE: If the brake pad drags on the clutch pul­ley with the brake pedal released, the clutch pul­ley and shift interlock cable needs to be loosened slightly.
11.20. Install the plenum by reversing the steps used to remove it.
NOTES
12.4. Remove the two bolts that fasten the plenum to the frame using a pair of 9/16” wrenches.
12.5. Lift the plenum straight up, and remove it. See Figure 12.5.
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Figure 12.5
NOTE: There are two rubber washers that fit
between the plenum and the frame.
12. Shift Interlock Arm Removal and Replace­ment
NOTE: If the shift lock-out arm is being removed
in conjunction with other service to the brakes and related linkages, the plenum removal
instructions may be redundant.
12.1. Lift and secure the bed.
12.2. Fold both seats forward.
12.6. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer that hold the ferrule into the lockout arm.
12.7. Push the ferrule down to release it from the lock­out arm. See Figure 12.7.
Interlock Arm
Ferrule
Shift Rod
Clevis Pin
12.8. Remove the hairpin clip, flat washer, and clevis pin that connect the clevis on the shift rod to the shift arm on the transmission.
Clevis
Figure 12.7
12.3. Loosen the hose clamp at the plenum end of the hose that connects the plenum to the air filter.
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12.9. Remove the nut from the shoulder bolt that the lock-out arm pivots on using a 9/16” wrench and a ¾” wrench. See Figure 12.9.
Figure 12.9
12.10. Lift-up and pivot the arm to release the spring that maintains tension between the lock-out arm and the clutch pulley brake arm.
12.15. Hook the spring through the hole in the interlock arm, and stretch the spring to allow the shoulder bolt to reach the slot in the bracket. See Figure 12.15.
Hook-up spring
Figure 12.15
NOTE: The end of the spring that hooks inward
connects to the lock-out arm.
12.11. Remove the interlock arm from the vehicle.
12.12. Inspect the arm and replace the bushings. See Figure 12.12.
Shoulder Bolt
Heavy Flat Washer
Bushings
Bellville Washer
Center-locking Nut
Figure 12.12
12.13. Lubricate the shoulder bolt with dry PTFE-based lubricant and insert it through the heavy flat washer, the arm and the bushings.
12.14. Position the bellville washer over the slot in the bracket that the lock-out arm mounts to.
12.16. Insert the shoulder bolt through the belleville washer and the bracket, securing it with the cen­ter lock flange nut.
12.17. Install the clevis pin through the transmission shift arm.
12.18. Position the lockout arm so that the clevis pin that connects the shift link to the shift arm is cen­tered in the appropriate notch in each of the three positions. See Figure 12.18.
Transmission Shift Arm
Clevis Pin
Reverse
Neutral
Test Fit: Pin Centered in notch
Figure 12.18
Forward
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NOTE: The mounting hole is slotted to allow
adjustment.
NOTE: If the lock-out link forces the shift arm to one side or the other it will apply a constant load to the shift collar inside the transmission, reduc­ing service life.
NOTE: If the lock-out link is disabled it is possi­ble to shift from one motion gear to the opposite while the Big Country is in motion. This will cause immediate and severe damage to the transmission. Repair of damage caused by an intentionally disabled interlock is not warrant­able.
12.19. Lock the shoulder bolt in place by tightening the nut. Use a 9/16” wrench and a ¾” wrench.

13. Clutch Pulley Brake Arm Removal and Replacement

13.1. Remove the belt guard using the procedure described in the “Belt Removal” section of this manual.
13.2. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer that hold the ferrule on the clutch pulley brake and shift interlock cable into the interlock arm.
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13.3. Push the ferrule down to release it from the lock­out arm.
13.4. Unhook the spring that connects the clutch pul­ley brake arm to the cable.
13.5. Remove the hairpin clip, flat washer, and clevis pin that connect the clevis on the shift rod to the transmission lever. See Figure 13.5.
12.20. Insert the clevis pin through the clevis on the end of the shift rod, and through the shift arm.
12.21. Secure the clevis pin with a hairpin clip and flat washer.
12.22. Insert the pin of the ferrule (threaded onto the cable end) through the hole in the interlock arm and secure it with a flat washer and hairpin clip.
12.23. Install the plenum by reversing the steps used to remove it.
NOTES
Spacer
Shift Rod Clevis
Interlock Arm
Figure 13.5
NOTE: This will relieve tension on the return
spring that connects the lock-out arm with the clutch pulley brake arm.
13.6. Remove the nut, bolt, flat washer and spacer that hold the top to the interlock bracket to the transmission using two 9/16” wrenches.
Interlock Bracket
Ferrule
13.7. Remove the nut and bolt that hold the bottom of the interlock bracket to the transmission using two 9/16” wrenches.
13.8. Maneuver the interlock assembly out from between the transmission and the frame cross­member, and remove it from the Big Country.
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13.9. On the bench, remove the nut from the shoulder bolt that the clutch pulley brake arm pivots on using a 9/16” wrench and a ¾” wrench. See Figure 13.9.
Brake Arm
Shoulder Bolt
Figure 13.9
13.10. Pull the brake arm off of the interlock bracket, and unhook the spring that connects it to the interlock arm
13.11. Pry the bushings out of the hole that the shoul­der bolt passes through. See Figure 13.11.
13.13. To install the clutch pulley brake arm, hook the return spring through the hole in the interlock arm, and position the brake arm on the bracket.
NOTE: The end of the spring that hooks outward connects to the clutch pulley brake arm.
13.14. lubricate the shoulder of the bolt with dry PTFE or graphite based lubricant and insert it through the heavy flat washer, the arm and the bushings.
13.15. Install the nut on the shoulder bolt.
13.16. Position the interlock assembly in the Big Coun­try and secure it with the lower nut and bolt, installed finger tight.
13.17. Install the spacer, bolt, washer, and nut in the upper mounting holes in the bracket and trans­mission.
13.18. Install the clevis pin through the yoke on the shift link and the transmission shift arm and secure it with a flat washer and hairpin clip.
13.19. Insert the pin on the ferrule through the hole in the lock-out link and secure it with a flat washer and a hairpin clip.
13.20. Check the adjustment and operation of the clutch pulley brake and shift interlock. Refer to the “Shift Interlock and Clutch Pulley Brake Adjustment” section of this manual.
Bushings
Figure 13.11
13.12. Inspect the arm and bracket, and replace the bushings.
13.21. Install the belt guard and plenum by reversing the steps used to remove them.
NOTES
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14. Belt Removal and Replacement

14.1. The Belt should be checked for wear every 40 hours.
This is a visual inspection, and does not
necessarily involve belt removal.
NOTE: The belt is the primary wear item in the drive system. If drive system performance begins to degrade, inspect or replace the belt.
NOTE: The driving clutch should engage the belt at 2,100 R.P.M. Check the engagement speed before and after changing the belt. If engagement speed is high before changing the belt, but remains high with the new belt, there may be an issue with the driving clutch.
NOTE: If drive system operation seems labored, or if the belt wears prematurely, insure that the brakes are not dragging.
14.2. To remove the belt, remove the belt guard using the following procedure:
Lift and secure the bed.
Fold both seats forward.
Loosen the hose clamp at the plenum end of the hose that connects the plenum to the air filter.
Remove the two bolts that fasten the plenum to the frame using a pair of 9/16” wrenches.
Lift the plenum straight up, and remove it.
14.4. Roll the belt off of the driven clutch pulley. See Figure 14.4.
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Driving Clutch Pulley
Driven Clutch Pulley
Figure 14.4
14.5. Turn the belt in-side-out.
NOTE: Clearance between the driving clutch pulley and the frame may be extremely tight. Turning the belt inside-out will help avoid scar­ring the belt during removal and installation.
14.6. Roll the belt off of the driving clutch pulley. See Figure 14.6.
NOTE: There are rubber flat washers between the plenum and the frame.
Disconnect the barbed cable tie from the belt guard.
Remove the two horizontal bolts that hold the belt guard to the frame using a ½” wrench.
Remove the nuts from the bottom of the two ver­tical bolts that hold the belt guard to the frame, using a pair of ½” wrenches.
Lift the belt guard straight up and removed it.
14.3. Remove the clutch pulley brake arm according to the instruction in the “Removal and Installation of the Clutch Pulley Brake Arm” section of this manual.
Engine Support
Frame
Figure 14.6
14.7. Inspect the clutch pulleys for signs of wear or damage.
14.8. Reverse the removal procedure to install the belt.
Driving Clutch
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15. Driven Clutch Pulley Removal and Replace­ment
15.1. Set the parking brake
15.2. Place the shift lever in forward gear.
15.3. Loosen the bolt that secures the driven clutch pulley to the input shaft of the transmission using a 17 mm wrench.
15.4. Remove the drive belt from the driven clutch pul­ley as described in the “Drive Belt Removal and Replacement” section of this manual. See Figure 15.4.
NOTES
16. Driving Clutch Pulley Removal and Replace­ment
16.1. If equipped with fixed chain guides, remove the upper chain guide using a 9/16” wrench as described in the “Chain Tension Adjustment” section of this manual.
16.2. If equipped with rotary chain tensioners, retract the tensioner and lock it into position with a pin, as described in the “Rotary Chain Ten­sioner” section of this manual.
Bolt (loosened)
Figure 15.4
15.5. Completely remove the bolt and flat washer that secure the driven clutch pulley to the input shaft of the transmission.
15.6. Slip the pulley off of the shaft.
15.7. To install the driven clutch pulley, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of anti-seize com­pound to the splines that drive of the driven clutch pulley prior to installing it on the Big Coun­try.
NOTE: Apply Loctite 242 or an equivalent thread locking compound to the threads of the bolt that holds the pulley to the input shaft.
NOTE: Torque the bolt to 35-40 ft-lb.
Driven Clutch Pulley (belt removed)
16.3. Remove the belt as described in the “Belt Removal and Replacement” section of this man­ual.
16.4. Lock the driven clutch into position using a pry bar between the head of one of the bolts that holds the cover on the clutch and the washer under the head of the bolt that holds the clutch to the crankshaft. See Figure 16.4.
9/16” wrench
Pry Bar
Figure 16.4
16.5. Remove the bolt that holds the clutch to the crankshaft using a 9/16” wrench.
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16.6. Slip the clutch off the end of the crankshaft. See Figure 16.6.
Figure 16.6
NOTE: It will be necessary to partially remove
the key that rides between the clutch and the crankshaft as the clutch is removed.
16.7. To install the driving clutch pulley on the Big Country, reverse the removal procedure.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of anti-seize com­pound to the bore of the driving clutch pulley prior to installing it on the Big Country.
NOTE: Apply Loctite 242 or an equivalent thread locking compound to the bolt that holds the pulley to the crankshaft.
NOTE: Torque the bolt to 20-30 ft-lb.
NOTES

17. Transmission Removal and Replacement

17.1. Remove the two bolts, flat washers, and rubber washers that secure the hood using a 9/16” wrench.
17.2. Disconnect the negative battery cable using a 7/16” wrench. See Figure 17.2.
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Negative Battery Cable
Figure 17.2
17.3. Remove the driven clutch pulley as described in the “Driven Clutch Pulley Removal and Replace­ment” section of this manual.
17.4. Lift the Big Country and remove the wheels as described in the “Lifting the Big Country and Removing the Wheels” section of this manual.
17.5. Position a drain pan (minimum capacity: one gal­lon) under the transmission drain plug. See Figure 17.5.
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Transmission Drain Plug
Figure 17.5
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