Cub Cadet RZT 17 Operator's Manual page 28

• Use a 15/16 inch wrench to hold the hex nut on
top of the spindle assembly when loosening the
hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may
be placed between the deck housing and the
cutting edge of the blade to assist in removal of
the hex nut securing the blade. Refer to Figure
32.
• When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are
installed so that the wind wings are pointing
upward toward the top of the deck.
• Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on
page 25).
Hex Nut
15/16" Wrench
Figure 32
Belt Cover
Wood Block
In Position
Idler Pulley
Figure 33
DECK LUBRICATION
• After every 10 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the spindle assemblies with 251H EP grease or
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease. The lube fittings are located in the
spindle housing and can be accessed from
underneath the deck.
• After every 10 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the spindle belt idler bracket with 251H EP
grease or an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose
lithium grease. The lube fitting is located in the
top of the shoulder bolt securing the idler
bracket.
• After every 25 hours of operation and/or before
putting the deck into winter storage, lubricate
the deck gauge wheels with 251H EP grease or
an equivalent No. 2 multipurpose lithium
grease.
REPLACING THE DECK DRIVE BELT
• Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer
to Deck Removal on page 25).
• Remove the hex tapping screws securing the belt
covers to the deck and remove the belt from the
spindle pulleys. Refer to Figure 33.
• Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys
and reinstall the belt covers.
• Route the belt rearward between the two idler
pulleys and reinstall the deck following the
instructions in Deck Installation on page 25.
Idler Pulley
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Belt Cover
'V' Belt