Cub Cadet GT 2542 Operator's Manual page 38

INSTALLATION OF MOWER 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
wire 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.
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 43 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 links on each side of
the tractor (See Figure 44).
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 44
4. Refer to Figure 45 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
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKETS
(BOTH SIDES)
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.
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
5. While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower
deck forward until the rod aligns with both front
roller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod into the front
roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to
engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the
deck front roller bracket (See Figure 46).
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TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FORM
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Figure 45
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
FRONT
LIFT ROD
Figure 46