Cub Cadet RZT Zero Turn 17 Service Manual page 23

14.14. Carefully release the tension on the deck lift
handle torsion spring. See Figure 14.14.
Torsion spring
Figure 14.14
NOTE: Putting the deck lift handle in the lowest
cutting position will make this task much easier.
14.15. Remove the E-clips on the ends of the deck lift
shaft. See Figure 14.15.
Figure 14.15
14.16. Remove both hex flange bearings.
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Deck lift shaft
14.17. Place a piece of 2 x 4 or something equivalent
under the front, left side of the seat box frame.
This will allow enough clearance for deck lift
assembly to slip out the back easily.
See Figure 14.17.
2 x 4 or equivalent
Figure 14.17
14.18. Shuffle the deck lift assembly to the left till the
right side falls out of the seat box.
14.19. From this point the deck lift shaft and deck lift
handle will slip of the rear of the unit where the
battery was. See Figure 14.19.
Figure 14.19
NOTE: The outer hex flange bearing on the deck
lift shaft can be replaced with out removing the
shaft.
NOTE: The split flange bearing on the deck lift
handle can be replaced with out removing the
deck lift shaft or deck lift handle.
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Deck lift shaft