Deck Removal - Cub Cadet TANK SZ 54 Operator's Manual

Electric PTO Clutch
This clutch operates when the engine is running, the operator is in
the operator's seat and the PTO is engaged. This electric clutch is a
normally trouble free device. If a problem develops and the blades
do not turn, first check the 25 amp fuse, then investigate the wiring
harness and the connections to the seat switch, the PTO switch
and the electric blade clutch. Then check the seat switch, the PTO
switch and finally the electric blade clutch. If the PTO clutch is still not
working properly, see an authorized service dealer.

Deck Removal

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by
placing the clevis pin behind the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the
spark plug cap.
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.
4. Using a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket, turn the wrench
towards the right of the tractor and slide the belt off the
PTO pulley. See Figure 7-2.
60" Deck
PTO Belt
Idler Pulley Bracket
Figure 7-2
48" Deck
PTO Belt
Idler Pulley Bracket
5. Remove the four lynch pins that secure the deck to the
deck lift assembly. See Figure 7-3.
Figure 7-3
CAUTION:
There is a certain amount of spring tension
due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift
linkage from the deck the tension of the springs will go
from the deck to the deck lift pedal. Not capturing the
deck lift pedal while removing the lift linkage from the
deck will cause it to snap back.
6. Remove the hex screw, spacer and flange lock nut securing
the front deck control rods to the deck. See Figure 7-4.
Hex Screws
Spacer
Front Deck Rods
Flange Lock Nuts
Hex Screws
Figure 7-4
7. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.
8. Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove.
9. To install reverse the process.
Lynch Pin
S 7 — S 35
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