Cutting Blades - Cub Cadet GT1554 VT Operator's Manual

5. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from
the deck lift arm. See Fig. 7-3.
6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck
lift arms up and out of the way.
8. Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor, carefully guiding the hooks on the deck off of the
deck stabilizer rod. See Fig. 7-4.
9. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from
underneath the tractor.
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Figure 7-3
Figure 7-4

Cutting Blades

WARNING!
Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade
WARNING!
Periodically inspect the blade and/or
spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've
struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until damaged components are replaced.
To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside.
2. Place a block of wood between the center deck housing
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
See Fig. 7-5.
Figure 7-5
3. Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-5.