MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual page 30

Relaysand Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. Ira
function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not
functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
DeckRemoval
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop
the engine, and set the parking brake.
2. Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to their highest
setting (lowest deck setting).
3. Remove the 'V' belt from the PTO pulley, located on the
bottom of the engine, using one of the following two
methods.
WARNING! The muffler at the rear of the tractor
may be extremely hot, and could cause serious
burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler.
Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the
belt from the PTO pulley.
ReleasingBelt Tensionwith the Idler Pulley
1. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position
that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between
the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of
the engine.
2. Working from the middle of the tractor, pivot the idler
bracket and movable idler pulley rearward away from the
backside of the 'V" belt just far enough to lift the belt up
and over the idler pulley. See Fig. 7-4.
li
Pull Idler
Pulley
Rearward
Rolling the Belt offthe PTOPulley
I. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position
that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between
the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of
the engine.
2. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath
the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley.
i_ WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your
fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley.
3.
Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while
manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt
rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley.
NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley to
the left.
4. While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the
PTO pulley to the right until the belt is rolled off the pulley.
Refer to Fig. 7-5.
PTO Pulley
PTO Belt
Figure 7-5
3.
Figure 7-4
From beneath the rear of the tractor, slide the belt off of
the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.
SECTION 7--
SERVICE