Cub Cadet RZT-S Series - Manual (Page 109)

Decks and Lift Shaft
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Cutting decks
The RZT-S comes with the option of a 42”, 46” or 50” floating deck. The decks are made of 13-gauge stamped
steel. The procedure to remove the deck is the same for all of them.
To remove the deck:
1. Place the mower on firm level ground and set the
parking brake.
2. Raise the deck to its highest cutting height.
3. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach
beneath the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the
PTO pulley. See Figure 7.1.
4. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward
while manually turning the PTO pulley to the right
until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower
sheave of the pulley.
5. While still holding the belt downward, continue turn-
ing the PTO pulley until the belt is rolled off the pul-
ley. Gently release the belt tension.
6. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the
deck lift handle.
7. Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod, that
secures it to the deck. Slide the deck lift rod out of the
front hanger bracket. See Figure 7.2.
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CHAPTER 7: DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT