Sears Craftsman CTX 9000 Operator's Manual page 23

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Installing the Mower Deck
WARNING
Engage the parking brake, disengage PTO, stop
engine, and remove key before attempting to install
the mower deck.
1. Park the tractor, shut off PTO and engine, remove the
key, and apply parking brake. Turn the wheels fully to
the left.
2. Slide mower deck under right side of tractor so that
mower hanger is aligned with the tractor hitch bracket
(see 1-3, Figure 19).
3. Turns wheels straight ahead. Install mower hanger on
tractor hitch bracket using hitch pin and safety clip.
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4. Install cotter pin (A, Figure 17) and washer (B) that attach
mower support (C) to tractor frame. Repeat for other side.
5. Pull the idler pulley lever (A, Figure 16) to release belt
tension. Install belt (B) on the PTO pulley (C).
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