Cutting Deck Removal - Cub Cadet 1000 SERIES Service Manual

9.9. Remove the four screws going through the muf-
fler support brackets into the muffler mounting
bracket. See Figure 9.9.
Figure 9.9
9.10. The muffler will now slide off of the exhaust
pipe(s).
9.11. Remove the screws in the muffler mounting
brackets and lift the brackets off of the muffler.
9.12. Reassemble in reverse order.
• 1500 with one piece hood:
9.13. Open hood.
9.14. Remove bumper
9.15. Remove the two clevis pins in the deck front sta-
bilizer bracket.
Muffler Support Bracket
9.16. Remove the four screws holding the muffler
guard to the front muffler support brackets. See
Figure 9.16.
Remove these hex screws. (two on each side)
NOTE: The rear two screws will be accessible
from the top. the front two screws will be acces-
sible from the bottom.
9.17. Slide the muffler and muffler guard off of the
exhaust pipe(s).
9.18. Remove the four screws in the top of the muffler
guard. Lift the muffler guard off of the muffler.
9.19. Reassemble in reverse order.
10.

CUTTING DECK REMOVAL

10.1. Place the PTO switch in the off position.
10.2. Lower the lift lever to the lowest setting.
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Series 1000 and 1500
Figure 9.16