Warning; Removal Of Deck - Cub Cadet 2166 Operator's Manual

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 36).
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 36
3. Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 37). Engage the deck idler arm
lever back into its stop bracket (See to Figure 38).
PTO BELT
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
37
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
FRONT OF DECK
Figure 37
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 38
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT
Figure 39