Cub Cadet 2166 manual Removal and Installation of Deck Assembly, Removal of Deck

B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF DECK ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL OF DECK

WARNING

Before removing the mower deck, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch. Disconnect the spark plug wire for additional safety.

1.Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm, level surface.

WARNING

When handling the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp blades. The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it slowly.

2.Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest setting (adjust gauge wheels if necessary). Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop bracket and release the spring tension by rotating the lever out and rearward (Refer to Figure 36).

LEVER STOP

BRACKET

IDLER ARM

LEVER

Figure 36

3.Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley (Refer to Figure 37). Engage the deck idler arm lever back into its stop bracket (See to Figure 38).

MOWER DECK

PTO BELT CENTER DOUBLE PULLEY

FRONT OF DECK

Figure 37

LEVER STOP

BRACKETIDLER ARM LEVER

Figure 38

PTO

CLUTCH

PULLEY

PTO

BELT

Figure 39

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