Warning - Cub Cadet GT2523 Operator's Manual

4. Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 43). Engage the deck idler arm
lever back into its stop bracket (See Figure 44).
PTO BELT
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
Figure 43
Figure 44

WARNING

If the engine has been recently operated, the
exhaust system, engine, and surrounding areas
will be hot. To avoid personal injury, allow these
areas to cool before proceeding with the
following PTO belt removal instructions.
5. Open the tractor hood and remove the forward end
of the PTO belt from the PTO clutch pulley on the
front of the engine (Refer to Figure 45).
FRONT OF DECK
STOP BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
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Figure 45
6. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractor
frame, until the belt is below the two tractor front
lower pulleys and pull the belt clear of the tractor
(Refer to Figure 46).
Figure 46
7. Pull the deck support pins outward, turn
downward and release so both spring-loaded
pins are held in the disengaged position against
the outer surface of the deck brackets (Refer to
Figure 47).
PTO PTO
CLUTCH
CLUTCH
PULLEY PULLEY
PTO PTO
BELT
BELT