Cub Cadet Challenger Series User Manual

Engine
4‐4
1. Check the Valve Clearance
(Refer to Chapter 3).
2. Inspect the cylinder head cover for
cracks or damage. If replacement is
necessary replace cylinder head
cover and cylinder head as a set.
5. Inspect the cylinder head.
 Remove carbon deposits
(Use a good quality
combustion chamber
cleaner).
Note:
Do not use a sharp instrument to avoid
damaging or scratching the spark plug
threads or valve seats.
 Look for cracks or damage.
 Look at the cylinder head
water jackets, clean out any
mineral deposits or rust.
3. Inspect the Tappet covers.
 Tappet cover (1) Exhaust
 Tappet cover (2) Intake
 O-rings
4. Insert a screwdriver and slowly
release the timing chain tensioner
rod.
(Make sure the tensioner rod comes out
of
the housing smoothly, if there is any
rough movement replace the tensioner)
Installation
1. Install the cylinder head cover.
 Washers(1)
 Bolts (2)
Torque 8-12 Nm or 6
– 9 ft lbs in a cross pattern

Cub Cadet Challenger Series Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	Challenger Series
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English