Chapter 8: cutting decks and lift shaft, Cutting decks, Deck removal – Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series User Manual
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Cutting Decks And Lift Shaft
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Cutting decks
The 900 series comes with a variety of deck options. The procedure to remove the deck is the same for all. The
eighth digit of the model number will identify which deck is on the tractor.
Deck removal
1. Place the tractor on firm level ground and set the
parking brake.
2.
Lower the deck to the lowest cutting height.
3.
Remove the PTO belt:
Electric PTO
A.
Slip the PTO belt off of the PTO clutch .
B.
Slide the belt out, between the PTO clutch and
the belt guard.
Manual PTO
A.
Loosen the bolt that fastens the belt guard to
the frame using a 1/2” wrench. See Figure 8.1.
Letter
Deck
F
38” Twin blade deck
G
42” Twin blade deck
R
42” Timed twin blade deck
S
42” Staggered deck
H
46” Triple blade deck
T
46” Twin blade deck
P
50” Triple blade deck
K
54” Triple blade deck
Figure 8.1
Loosen this screw
CHAPTER 8: CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT