Cub Cadet Z-Force S 54 Operator's Manual page 25

3. Using a 1⁄2" drive in the idler assembly turn the wrench
towards the back of the tractor and slide the belt off the
PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-4.
Idler Assembly
Figure 7-4
4. Pull the cotter pins out of the four deck lift adjustment
brackets. See Fig. 7-5.
Cotter
Pin
Figure 7-5
CAUTION:
The deck lift helper springs will cause
the deck lift pedal to slam to the highest position if
the click pin is not in front of the pedal.
5. Slide the links off the pins.
NOTE: It may be easier to place the deck lift pedal in
the transport postion when sliding the deck out from
underneath the tractor.
6. Jack up the rear-end of the tractor using the rear bumper.
7. Slide the deck out from underneath the tractor to the right
side.
Deck Installation
Install the deck on the tractor as follows:
1. Place the deck lift pedal in the highest mowing position
and secure it by placing the click pin behind the pedal.
Refer to Fig. 7-3.
2. Slide the deck under the tractor on the right side of the
tractor lining up the deck lift adjustment brackets and the
deck lift brackets on the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
Deck Lift Adjustment Brackets
Deck Lift Brackets
Figure 7-6
3. Once the deck is under the tractor, move the deck lift pedal
to the lowest mowing position.
NOTE: To make the brackets line up properly it may be
necessary to place a small block of wood under each side
of the deck.
4. Once the brackets are properly aligned, slide the pin on the
deck lift adjustment bracket into the lift bracket and secure
with cotter pins. See Fig. 7-7.
Bracket Pin
Cotter
Pin
Figure 7-7
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