Deck Removal - Cub Cadet Z-Force 44 User Manual

Deck Removal

WARNING!
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.
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both
spark plug caps.
2. Place the deck lift pedal in the lowest mowing position and
replace the pin in front of pedal in the deck height bracket
to secure it in place.
NOTE: 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.
3. Reduce the tension on the PTO belt by moving the idler arm
lever toward the back of the tractor, then remove the belt
from the pulley. See Fig. 7-2.
Idler Arm Lever
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The muffler at the rear of the tractor
Figure 7-2
4. Remove the four hair pins from the right and left side of the
deck lift bracket. See Fig. 7-3.
Deck Lift
Bracket
Hair Pin
Figure 7-3
5. Shift the deck forward until the trailing link is free and you
are able to remove the deck.
6. Turn the front caster wheels outward.
7. To install reverse the process.
8. Adjust the belt tension according to the instructions on
Page 28.
Replacing the Deck Belt
1. Follow the instructions for removing the deck.
2. Unscrew the wing nuts from the deck covers and remove
both covers.
3. Using a 3⁄8" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the
drive end into the 3⁄8" square opening in the lower idler arm
assembly and push the idler arm counterclockwise. See Fig.
7-4. While holding the idler arm back, loosen the deck belt
from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley.
Figure 7-4
Hair Pin
Lower Idler Arm
Assembly