Cub Cadet GT-2550 - Manual (Page 34)

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5. While holding the front lift rod up, slide the mower
deck forward until the rod aligns with both front
roller bracket slots. Lower the lift rod into the front
roller bracket slots and slide the deck rearward to
engage the lift rod fully forward in the slots of the
deck front roller bracket (See Figure 30).
Figure 30
6. If not already done, pull the deck support pins
outward, turn downward and relesase so both
spring-loaded pins are held in the disengaged
position against the outer surface of the deck
brackets (See Figure 31).
Figure 31
7. Carefully guide the tractor implement lift links (left
and right) into the rear deck bracket slots (left and
right) as the tractor implement lift handle is
lowered to its lowest setting (Refer to Figure 32).
8. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate
rearward to disengage the outer surface of the
rear deck brackets. Release the pins, making
certain each deck support pin passes through the
inner hole of the rear deck bracket. The spring
tension will push the pins inward and, if aligned,
through the hole in each implement lift link (Refer
to Figure 32).
NOTE: It may be necessary to lift each side of the deck
and maneuver it slightly to align the support pins with
the holes of the lift links. Make certain the support pins
are fully extended through the lift links to prevent the
mower deck from disengaging the lift links while
mowing.
Figure 32
WARNING: The deck idler arm lever is
spring loaded. Release it slowly.
9. Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop
bracket and release the spring tension by rotating
the lever out and rearward (See Figure 33).
Figure 33
WARNING: The exhaust system is HOT.
To avoid personal injury, allow the
engine and exhaust system to cool
before proceeding with the following
PTO belt installation instructions.
FRONT
LIFT ROD
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
IMPLEMENT
LIFT LINKS
LIFT LINK HOLE
(BOTH SIDES) LIFT LINKS
(BOTH SIDES)
DECK SUPPORT
PIN ENGAGED
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
STOP
BRACKET