Cub Cadet GT-2544 - Manual (Page 38)

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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. See Figure 40.
Figure 40
CAUTION
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 (See Figure 41).
Figure 41
11. Connect the spark plug wires if disconnected.
INSTALLATION OF DECK
WARNING
Before performing the mower deck installation,
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
wires for additional safety.
WARNING
When handling the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface. Raise the gauge wheels to their
highest setting in the gauge wheel brackets (Refer
to Figure 33).
CAUTION
To avoid possible equipment damage, make
sure that the tractor implement lift handle is
raised to its highest setting before sliding the
deck under the tractor.
2. Refer to Figure 42 and position the deck on the
right side of the tractor with the front of the deck
facing toward the front of the tractor. Raise the
tractor implement lift handle to its highest setting
and slide the deck under the tractor.
Figure 42
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
SLIDE
OUT
SLIDE
UNDER