Warning - Cub Cadet GT 2550 Operator's Manual

15. While holding the belt in position, rotate the deck
idler arm lever into its stop bracket to tension the
PTO belt (Refer to Figure 38). Make certain the
PTO belt is properly positioned in the PTO clutch
pulley and both lower front pulleys. Reposition if
necessary.
Figure 38
16. Raise the deck by moving the implement lift
handle to its highest setting.
17. Connect the spark plug wires if previously
disconnected.
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 wires for
additional safety. When handling the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp
blades.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
WARNING
The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded.
Release it slowly.
2. Lower the mower deck by moving the implement
lift handle to its lowest setting. Disengage the
deck idler arm lever from its stop bracket and
release the spring tension by rotating the lever out
and rearward (See Figure 39).
STOP BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
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 Figure 41).
PTO BELT
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
36
STOP
BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 39
FRONT OF DECK
Figure 40
STOP BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 41