Service; Cutting Deck Removal - Cub Cadet SLTX1054 Operator's Manual

Service

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
3. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. See
Fig. 7-1.
4. Remove the belt guard and belt as follows Refer to Fig. 7-1:
a. Remove the hex screws.
b. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to
remove.
c. Remove the deck belt from around the tractor's
electric PTO clutch.
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Figure 7-1
NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be
easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert
a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square
hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it
toward the tractor's right side to relieve tension on the belt.
See Fig. 7-2.
Insert Ratchet
Here
Figure 7-2
WARNING!
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt.
5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor,
locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.
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Deck Idler
Bracket