Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 38

5. From the front of the tractor, push downward and
hold the tractor quick-attach rod. Slide the
shoulder bolts on each side of the front lift rod/
bracket assembly fully into the left and right tractor
latch receivers. Release the tractor quick-attach
rod to capture the front lift rod/bracket assembly in
the tractor latch receivers.
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 44
6. While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower
deck forward until the rod aligns with both front
roller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod into the front
roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to
engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the
deck front roller bracket (See Figure 45).
Figure 45
7. If not already done, pull the deck support pins
outward, turn downward and release so both
spring-loaded pins are held in the disengaged
position against the outer surface of the deck
brackets (See Figure 46).
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FORM
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
FRONT
LIFT ROD
DECK
8. Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left
and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and
right) as the tractor implement lift handle is
lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 47).
9. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate
rearward to disengage the outer surface to the rear
deck brackets. Release the pins, making certain
each deck support pin passes through the inner
hole of the rear deck bracket. The spring tension
will push the pins inward and, if aligned, through
the hole in each implement lift link (See Figure 47).
DECK SUPPORT
PIN ENGAGED
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift each side of the deck
and maneuver it slightly to align the support pins with
the holes of the lift links. Make certain the support pins
are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the
mower deck from disengaging the lift links while
mowing.
WARNING: The deck idler arm lever is
spring loaded. Release it slowly.
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REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
Figure 46
LIFT LINK HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
Figure 47