Cub Cadet GTX1054 warranty Service, Cutting DeckRemoval

Service 7

Cutting DeckRemoval

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) }osition and engage the parking brake.

2.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

3.Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. See Fig. 7-1.

NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert a %" drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's right side to relieve tension on the belt. See Fig. 7-2.

Belt Guard

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Figure 7-2

Figure 7-1

4_ Remove the belt guard and belt as follows Refer to Fig. 7-1:

a.Remove the hex screws.

b.Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to rem ove.

c.Remove the deck belt from around the tractor's electric PTO clutch.

your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt

_kWARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place and a pulley while removing the belt.

S_ Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck.

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