Cub Cadet Time Save - Manual (Page 16)

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WARNING
WARNING: Before
performing any type of
maintenance on the ma-
chine, wait for all parts to
stop moving, disconnect
the spark plug wire, and
remove the ignition key
from the ignition switch.
Failure to follow this
instruction could result
in personal injury and/or
property damage.
Maintaining
the Lawn
Mower
Mower Maintenance
WARNING: Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls and stop
the engine. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. To prevent unintended
starting, disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine and remove ignition key.
Always wear safety glasses during operation or while performing any adjustments or repairs.
Figure 5-6: Remove screws and washers to remove belt cover.
Figure 5-7: Remove hairpin clips. Figure 5-8: Unhook spring.
Removing the Belt Cover
WARNING: Do not operate unit without
belt cover installed. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury
or property damage.
The belt cover must be removed to perform several
maintenance procedures. Follow the instructions below
to remove the belt cover.
Stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving, and
disconnect spark plug wire.
Remove the three screws and washers holding the
cover to the frame, Figure 5-6.
Remove the belt cover.
To reinstall the cover, place the cover in position and
fasten using screws and washers removed earlier. 1.
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Removing the Mower Deck
When servicing the underside of the mower deck for any
reason, the cutting deck should first be removed. Follow
the instructions below to remove the cutting deck:
Stop the engine, wait for all parts to stop moving,
and disconnect spark plug wire.
Release all mower controls.
Remove belt cover as instructed under “Removing
the Belt Cover.”
Use the deck height lever to move the cutting deck
to its highest position.
Place small wooden blocks under the deck.
Use the deck height lever to lower the deck so that it
rests upon the wooden blocks.
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
mower, located the hairpin clip that secures the
deck support rod on the rear left side of the deck,
Figure 5-7.
Remove the hairpin clip that secures the support
rod, and carefully remove the deck support from the
deck lift arm, Figure 5-7.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 on the mower’s right side.
When complete, all four hairpin clips should be
removed.
Push the cutting deck to the left to unhook the lift
assembly from the deck.
Use the deck height lever to raise the cutting deck
to its highest position.
Remove the wooden blocks from under the deck.
Remove the drive belt as instructed under “Replac-
ing the Drive Belt” instructions.
Slide the cutting deck towards the rear of the unit.
Unhook the drive spring cable from the idler arm
assembly, Figure 5-8.
Remove the cutting deck.
To install the cutting deck, follow the above steps in
reverse order to reattach deck and belt cover. 1.
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