Cub Cadet GT 2542 Operator's Manual page 40

11. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractor
frame, until the belt is below the two tractor front
lower pulleys. Twist the two sides of the PTO belt
1/4 turn inward to engage the narrow sides of the
belt into the grooves of the two tractor front-lower
pulleys (See Figure 51).
TRACTOR FRONT
LOWER PULLEYS
Figure 51
12. From the front of the tractor, push the PTO belt
through the front lift rod, then to the center of the
deck. Ensure that the forward end of the belt
remains positioned inside the front lower pulleys.
13. Install the rearward end of the PTO belt on the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 52). Ensure that the narrow side
of the belt engages the groove of the upper pulley.
FRONT OF DECK
Figure 52
14. While holding the belt in position, rotate and
engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop
bracket to provide tension on the PTO belt (See
Figure 53).
PTO BELT
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
PTO BELT
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
15. Connect the spark plug wire.
C. DECK MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE MOWER DECK
Use the Deck Wash System as follows:
WARNING: When using the deck wash
system, never engage the deck from any
position other than the operator's seat of
the tractor. Do not use an assistant or
engage deck in the presence of any
bystanders.
• Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden
hose connected to a water supply.
• Move the tractor to an area within reach of the
hose where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is
not objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO,
engage the parking brake, and stop the engine.
• Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and
push the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at
the left end of the mower deck. Release the lock
collar to lock the adapter on the nozzle. See
Figure 54.
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Deck Wash
Nozzle
• Turn on the water supply.
Clean the underside of the mower deck at the end of the
mowing season or when buildup of cut material on the
underside is noticed.
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IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 53
Pull Lock
Collar Back
Figure 54