Tractor And Deck Preparation - Cub Cadet 394 50" MOWER DECK Operator's Manual

SECTION I. TRACTOR AND DECK PREPARATION
A. DECK PREPARATION
WARNING
When handling the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
Remove the top and break down the sides of the crate
to remove the deck assembly from the shipping
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
B. TRACTOR PREPARATION
The mower deck front lift bracket/rod assembly is
shipped on the tractor. If not already done, cut the tie
strap securing the front lift bracket/rod assembly to the
front of the tractor frame. Pull the center of the tractor's
quick latch rod downward to remove the lift bracket/rod
assembly from the tractor. See Figure 2.
container. Cut the tie strap securing the front drive shaft
to the deck assembly. Remove all padding material from
the drive shafts. Refer to Figure 1.
Never operate the mower deck without the chute
deflector installed and in the down position.
DECK ASSEMBLY
Figure 1
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WARNING
REAR DRIVE
SHAFT
FRONT DRIVE
SHAFT
QUICK LATCH ROD
FRONT LIFT ROD
Figure 2