Sears Craftsman CTX 9000 Operator's Manual page 22

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Removing the Mower Deck
WARNING
Engage the parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine, and remove key before attempting to remove
the mower deck.
1. Park the tractor on a hard, level surface such as a
concrete floor. Turn off PTO switch and engine,
remove the key, and apply the parking brake.
2. Place the mower in the lowest cutting position using
the cutting height adjustment switch (see Features and
Controls).
3. Pull the idler pulley lever (A, Figure 16) to release belt
tension. Remove belt (B) from PTO pulley (C).
4. Remove cotter pin (A, Figure 17) and washer (B) that
attach mower support (C) to tractor frame. Repeat for
other side.
5. Turn the wheels straight ahead. Remove hitch pin and
safety clip that attach mower hanger to tractor hitch
bracket (see 1-3, Figure 18).
6. Lift mower hanger and rod off tractor hitch bracket.
7. Turn wheels full left, and slide mower deck out from
under the right of the tractor.
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Figure 15
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Figure 16
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