Deck Removal - Cub Cadet RZT S Series Operator's Manual

Deck Removal

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop
the engine, and set the parking brake.
2. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position
that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between
the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of
the engine. See Figure 7-3.
Highest Mowing
Position
Lowest Mowing
Position
Figure 7-3
3. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath
the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley.
WARNING!
Use caution to avoid pinching your
fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley.
4. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while
manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt
rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley.
NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left.
5. While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the
PTO pulley until the belt rolls off the pulley. Refer to Figure 7-4.
Deck Lift Handle
6. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift
handle. See Figure 7-3.
7. Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it
to the deck. See Figure 7-5. Slide the deck lift rod out of the
front hanger bracket.
PTO Pulley
PTO Belt
Transmission
Tube
Figure 7-4
Front Deck Lift Rod
Cotter Pin
Figure 7-5
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