Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 38

IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 6-19
4. Refer to Figure 6-20 to ensure the correct
orientation of the front lift rod/bracket assembly
[form (bend) in sides of rod point downward]. From
the front of the tractor, push downward and hold
the tractor quick-attach rod. Slide the shoulder
bolts on each side of the front lift rod/bracket
assembly fully into the left and right tractor latch
receivers. Release the tractor quick-attach rod to
capture the front lift rod/bracket assembly in the
tractor latch receivers.
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FORM
Figure 6-20
5. While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower
deck forward until the rod aligns with both front
roller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod into the front
roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to
engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the
deck front roller bracket (See Figure 6-21).
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKETS
(BOTH SIDES)
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
6. If not already done, pull the deck support pins
outward, turn downward and release so both
spring-loaded pins are held in the disengaged
position against the outer surface of the deck
brackets (Refer to Figure 6-22).
DECK
7. Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left
and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and
right) as the tractor implement lift handle is
lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 6-23).
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FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
FRONT
LIFT ROD
Figure 6-21
REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
Figure 6-22