Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 37

9. From the front of the tractor, push downward and
hold the tractor quick-attach rod. Pull the front lift
rod/bracket assembly forward to release the
shoulder bolts on each side of the bracket from the
left and right tractor latch receivers. Release the
tractor quick-attach rod. See Figure 41.
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 41
WARNING: To avoid possible equipment
damage, make sure that the tractor
implement lift handle is raised to its
highest setting before sliding the deck
out from under the tractor.
10. With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its
highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out
from under the tractor (See Figure 42).
Figure 42
11. Connect the spark plug wires if disconnected and
close the tractor hood.
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
SLIDE
OUT
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INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING: Before performing the mower
deck installation, place the PTO switch in
the "OFF" position, engage the parking
brake, 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 your-
self on the sharp blades.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface. Raise the gauge wheels to their
highest setting in the gauge wheel brackets (Refer
to Figure 34).
WARNING: 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 42 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.
3. Make sure the slot in both rear deck brackets
aligns with the implement lift link on each side of
the tractor (See Figure 43).
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 43
4. Refer to Figure 44 to ensure the correct orientation
of the front lift rod/bracket assembly [form (bend)
in sides of rod point downward].
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKETS
(BOTH SIDES)