Mower Deck - Cub Cadet GT 2521 Operator's Manual

A. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DECK
INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING
Before installing 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.
2. To aid in sliding the deck under the tractor, reposi-
tion all four ball wheels as shown in Figure 33. To
reposition the rear wheels; remove the quick pins,
rotate the rear wheels 90°, and raise them to their
uppermost position in the castor channels. Install
the two quick pins in the rear holes of the castor
channels to secure the rear wheels in this position.
Temporarily remove the quick pins and rotate the
front castor assemblies outward. The deck should
now rest in its lowest position on the surface be-
low.
CASTOR CHANNELS
REAR
BALL
WHEELS
QUICK PINS
Figure 33
3. Position the deck on the right side of the tractor
with the front of the deck facing toward the front of
the tractor (Refer to Figure 34).
NOTE: To aid in sliding the deck under the tractor, turn
the steering wheel fully to the left, then back to the
right as you maneuver the deck under the tractor.
SECTION V. MOWER DECK
FRONT CASTOR
ASSEMBLIES
33
SLIDE
UNDER
Figure 34
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make
sure that the tractor implement lift handle is
raised to its highest setting.
4. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its
highest setting and slide the deck under the
tractor. Make sure the slot in each rear deck
bracket aligns with the implement lift link on each
side of the tractor (See Figure 35).
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINK
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 35
5. Reposition all four wheels in their original position
and secure with the quick pins. Turn the steering
wheel so that the tractor front tires are straight.
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
(BOTH SIDES)