Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 37

When removing the blades, use a 1-1/8 inch wrench to
hold the hex head of the spindle bolt when loosening
the hex nut securing the blade. A block of wood may
be placed between the deck housing and the cutting
edge of the blade to help in breaking loose the hex nut
securing the blade (Refer to Figure 6-17).
After replacing the blades, apply grease the exposed
threads at the bottom of the spindle bolts to prevent
rust buildup.
When replacing the blades, be sure they are installed
so that the wind wings are pointing upward toward the
top of the deck housing. Tighten the nuts to 90 to 110
ft-lbs. (122 to 149 N·m).
HEX NUT
1-1/8" WRENCH
Figure 6-17
SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer to Figure
6-18 and proceed as follows:
1. Disengage the idler arm lever from its stop bracket
and rotate the lever to the outside of the deck to
release the spring tension.
2. Remove the hardware that secures the spindle
belt covers to the deck.
3. Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the belt.
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1. Moveable Flat Idler Pulley
2. Fixed Flat Idler Pulley
3. Spindle Drive Belt
Figure 6-18
WOOD BLOCK
IN POSITION
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3
2
4. Idler Arm Lever
5. Center Double Pulley
4. Pull the movable flat idler pulley away from the
backside of the belt and slip the belt under the idler
pulley.
5. Remove the old drive belt from the spindle pulleys
and flat idler pulley.
6. Carefully slip the new belt under the movable flat
idler pulley
7. Route the new belt around the spindle pulleys, the
fixed idler pulley, and the bottom pulley of the
center double pulley. Refer to Figure 6-18 for the
proper routing of the belt.
8. Pull the moveable flat idler pulley toward the left
side of the deck and position the backside of the
belt in the pulley. Release the pulley to tension the
belt.
9. Reinstall the spindle belt covers.
10. Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket.
INSTALLATION OF MOWER DECK
WARNING: Before performing the mower
deck installation, place the PTO switch in
the "OFF" position, engage the brake
pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from
the switch. Disconnect the spark plug
wire for additional safety.
WARNING: When handling the mower
deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharp blades.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
WARNING: To avoid possible equipment
damage, make sure that the tractor
implement lift handle is raised to its
highest setting before sliding the deck
under the tractor.
2. Position the deck on the right side of the tractor
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with the front of the deck facing toward the front of
the tractor. Raise the tractor implement lift handle
to its highest setting and slide the deck under the
tractor.
3. Make sure the slot in both rear deck brackets
aligns with the implement lift links on each side of
the tractor (See Figure 6-19).
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