Cub Cadet 2164 Operator's Manual page 38

B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
DECK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL OF DECK
WARNING
Before removing the mower deck, place the
PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the
brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from the
switch. Disconnect the spark plug wire for
additional safety.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
WARNING
When handling the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades. The deck
idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it
slowly.
2. Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest
setting (adjust gauge wheels if necessary).
Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop
bracket and release the spring tension by rotating
the lever out and rearward (Refer to Figure 39).
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 39
3. Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 40). Engage the deck idler arm
lever back into its stop bracket (See to Figure 41).
PTO BELT
FRONT OF DECK
Figure 40
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
Figure 41
Figure 42
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MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
IDLER ARM
LEVER
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT