Cub Cadet Pro Z 500 Operator's Manual page 26

5. Remove the four lynch pins (a) that
secure the deck to the deck lift
assembly. See Figure 4-12.
(a)
Figure 4-12
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 screws (a) flange lock
nuts (b) securing the front deck control
rods (c) to the deck. See Figure 4-13.
(c)
(a)
(b)
(b)
Figure 4-13
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.
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Replacing the PTO Belt
1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck
as instructed in the Deck Removal
section then remove it from around the
PTO clutch. See Figure 4-14.
(b)
2. Route the PTO belt (a) as shown in Figure
4-14. After routing the belt around the
PTO pulley (b), use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler
pulley bracket (c) and turn towards the
right of the tractor to finish routing the
belt around the idler pulley (d).
3. Reinstall the deck.
Replacing the Deck Belt
1. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition
key and both spark plug caps.
2. Remove the PTO belt, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24).
3. To remove the belt covers (a) , remove
the wing knobs (b) from the carriage
(c)
screws (c) securing it to the deck. See
(a)
Figure 4-15.
4. The speed nut should hold the carriage
screw (c) and tab bolt in place, if not
re-install as shown in Figure 4-15.
(a)
(d)
(c)
Figure 4-14
(a)
(b)
(c)
(c)
(b)
Figure 4-15
5. Using a 1⁄2" drive insert the end into the
1⁄2" square opening in the deck idler
assembly (a) and rotate the deck idler
assembly (a) clockwise. See Figure 4-16.
While holding the deck idler assembly
(a), loosen the deck belt from the pulley
and slide the belt away from the pulley.
(a)
Figure 4-16
Warning!
Avoid pinching
injuries. Never place your fingers
on the idler spring or between
the belt and a pulley while
removing the belt.
6. Route the new belt as shown in Figure
4-16. Then reinstall the deck and PTO
belt as instructed on pages 24-25.
Replacing the Blades
Warning!
Before performing
any maintenance, disengage the
PTO, engage the parking brake
lever, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the
key from the switch. Protect your
hands by using heavy gloves
when handling the blades. When
servicing the mower deck, be
careful not to cut yourself on the
sharpened blades.
1. Remove the deck as instructed in the
Deck Removal section on page 24.
2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
one foot and block it in that position.
3. Wrap a rag around one end of the
blade (a) and grasp it to prevent it
from turning, or secure the blade (a) by
placing a block of wood (b) between the
blade (a) and the deck housing (c). See
Figure 4-17.
Figure 4-17
(c)
(b)
(a)