Deck Removal - Cub Cadet Tank SZ Operator's Manual

Deck Removal

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by
placing the clevis pin behind the lowest position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the
spark plug cap.
WARNING!
may be extremely hot, and could cause serious
burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler.
Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the
belt from the PTO pulley.
4. Using a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket, turn the wrench
towards the right of the tractor and slide the belt off the
PTO pulley. See Fig. 7-2.
60" Deck
PTO Belt
Idler Pulley Bracket
5. Remove the four lynch pins that secure the deck to the
deck lift assembly. See Fig. 7-3.
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The muffler at the rear of the tractor
48" Deck
PTO Belt
Idler Pulley Bracket
Figure 7-2
Lynch Pin
Figure 7-3
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 screw and flange lock nut securing the
deck control rods to the deck. See Fig. 7-4.
Deck Control Rods
Flange Lock Nuts
Hex Screws
Figure 7-4
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.
Replacing the PTO Belt
1. Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in the
Deck Removal section then remove it from around the PTO
clutch. See Fig. 7-5.
60" Deck
48" Deck
Figure 7-5
PTO Clutch
PTO Belt
PTO Clutch
PTO Belt