Cub Cadet GT 2542 Operator's Manual page 39

6. If not already done, pull the deck support pins
outward, turn downward and release so both
spring-loaded pins are held in the disengaged
position against the outer surface of the deck
brackets (Refer to Figure 47).
DECK
Figure 47
7. Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left
and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and
right) as the tractor implement lift handle is
lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 48).
8. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate
rearward to disengage the outer surface to the rear
deck brackets. Release the pins, making certain
each deck support pin passes through the inner
hole of the rear deck bracket. The spring tension
will push the pins inward and, if aligned, through
the hole in each implement lift link (See Figure 48).
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
DECK SUPPORT
PIN ENGAGED
Figure 48
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift each side of the deck
and maneuver it slightly to align the support pins with
the holes of the lift links. Make certain the support pins
REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
LIFT LINK HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the
mower deck from disengaging the lift links while
mowing.
WARNING: The deck idler arm lever is
spring loaded. Release it slowly.
9. Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop
bracket and release the spring tension by rotating
the lever out and rearward (See Figure 49).
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
WARNING: The exhaust system is HOT.
To avoid personal injury, allow the
engine and exhaust system to cool
before proceeding with the following
PTO belt installation instructions.
10. Open the tractor hood and install the forward end
of the PTO belt onto the PTO clutch pulley on the
front of the engine. Ensure that the narrow side of
the PTO belt engages the groove of the pulley
(Refer to Figure 50).
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Figure 49
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT
Figure 50