Pto / Deck Belt Replacement; Deck Removal - Cub Cadet RZT Zero Turn 17 Service Manual

2.

PTO / DECK BELT REPLACEMENT

2.1. Insert a 1/2" breaker bar into the square hole in
the tensioner arm located on top of the deck.
See Figure 2.1.
Idler arm
Figure 2.1
2.2. Pivot the tensioner arm and pulley to slacken the
belt.
2.3. Remove the belt from the two stationary idler
pulleys and spindle pulleys.
NOTE: The spindle covers do not need to be
removed.
2.4. Remove the belt from the clutch.
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1/2" Breaker bar
3.

DECK REMOVAL

3.1. Release the deck J pins from the rear hanger
arms. See Figure 3.1.
Deck hanger rod
Figure 3.1
3.2. Slide the deck forward until the front stabilizer
bar can be lifted away from the front mounting
bracket.
3.3. Slide the deck out from underneath the unit.
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Deck adjustment gear