Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 36

6. 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 (Refer to
Figure 6-14).
REAR DECK
BRACKET
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
(BOTH SIDES)
Figure 6-14
7. Raise the tractor implement lift handle to its high-
est setting. Roll the mower deck forward until the
front lift rod slides up and out of the openings of
both front roller bracket slots. Manually lift the rod
out of the slots if necessary (Refer to Figure 6-15).
8. Raise the front lift rod upward and slide the
mower deck rearward. Lower the front lift rod so it
rests on the front roller bracket of the deck,
forward of the slots (See Figure 6-15).
Figure 6-15
9. From the front of the tractor, push downward and
hold the tractor quick-attach rod. Pull the front lift
rod/bracket assembly forward to release the
shoulder bolts on each side of the bracket from
the left and right tractor latch receivers. Release
the tractor quick-attach rod ( Refer to Figure 6-
16).
FRONT LIFT ROD
FRONT
ROLLER
BRACKET
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
WARNING: To avoid possible equipment
damage, make sure that the tractor
implement lift handle is raised to its
highest setting before sliding the deck
out from under the tractor.
10. With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its
highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out
from under the tractor.
11. Connect the spark plug wires and close the
tractor hood.
BLADE CARE
WARNING: Before performing any main-
tenance, place the PTO switch in the
"OFF" position, engage the parking
brake, turn the ignition key to the "OFF"
position and remove the key from the
switch to avoid accidental starting and
injury. When servicing the mower deck,
be careful not to cut yourself on the
sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times.
IMPORTANT: Sharpen the cutting edges of the blades
evenly so that the blades remain balanced and the
same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharp-
ened many times, or if any metal separation is present,
it is recommended that new blades be installed. New
blades are available at your authorized dealer.
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TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
Figure 6-16