Cub Cadet 2518 w/44" Mower Deck Operator's Manual page 39

INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING
Before performing the mower deck installation,
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.
WARNING
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. Raise the deck gauge wheels to their
highest setting in the gauge wheel brackets (Refer
to Figure 37).
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make
sure that the tractor implement lift handle is
raised to its highest setting before sliding the
deck under the tractor.
2. Refer to Figure 48 and position the deck on the
right side of the tractor with the front of the deck
facing toward the front of the tractor. Raise the
tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting
and slide the deck under the tractor.
Figure 48
SLIDE
UNDER
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3. Make sure the slot in both rear deck brackets
aligns with the implement lift link on each side of
the tractor (Refer to Figure 49).
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 49
4. Refer to Figure 50 to ensure the correct orientation
of the front lift rod/bracket assembly [form (bend)
in sides of rod point downward]. From the front of
the tractor, push downward and hold the tractor
quick-attach rod. Slide the shoulder bolts on each
side of the front lift rod/bracket assembly fully into
the left and right tractor latch receivers. Release
the tractor quick-attach rod to capture the front lift
rod/bracket assembly in the tractor latch receivers
(Refer to Figure 51).
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Figure 50
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKETS
(BOTH SIDES)
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FORM