Cub Cadet 33" Wide Area - Manual (Page 19)

CUTTING DECK AND LIFT SHAFT
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Deck removal
1. Take the deck cover off by removing the three
self tapping screws with a 3/8” wrench.
See Figure 4.1.
NOTE: Early 2007 production used nuts and
bolts to fasten the belt cover on.
2. Slide the cover off of the mower.
3. Lower the deck to the lowest cutting height.
4. Release the tension on the engagement pulley.
Disconnect the spring end of the deck engage-
ment cable from the Idler bracket.
See Figure 4.2.
Figure 4.1
Self Tapping Screws
Figure 4.2
5. Remove the four hairpin clips in the deck lift links
and slide the deck to the left to clear the hanging
pins on the lift links. See Figure 4.3.
6. Remove the belt guide with a pair of 5/16”
wrenches. See Figure 4.4.
7. Remove the deck belt from the engine pulley.
8. Slide the deck out from under the mower.
9. Install the deck by following the above steps in
reverse order.
Figure 4.3
4 hairpin locations
Figure 4.4
5/16” nuts
CHAPTER 4: CUTTING DECK AND LIFT SHAFT