Cub Cadet 2518-44 - Manual (Page 38)

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Figure 43
9. Pull the deck support pins outward, turn downward
and release so both spring-loaded pins are held in
the disengaged position against the outer surface
of the deck brackets (Refer to Figure 44).
Figure 44
10. Raise the implement lift handle to its highest set-
ting. Slide the mower deck forward, so the front lift
rod rests to the rear of, and free of, the front roller
bracket slots of the deck (Refer to Figure 45-A).
Figure 45
11. Raise the front lift rod upward and slide the mower
deck rearward. Lower the front lift rod so it rests on
the front roller bracket of the deck, forward of the
slots (Refer to Figure 45-B).
12. 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. Refer to Figure 46
Figure 46
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.
13. With the tractor implement lift handle raised to its
highest setting, slide the deck to the right and out
from under the tractor (Refer to Figure 47).
Figure 47
14. Connect the spark plug wires if disconnected.
TRACTOR FRONT
LOWER PULLEYS
PTO BELT
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
REAR DECK
BRACKET
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT ROD
FRONT
ROLLER
BRACKET
A B
QUICK
ATTACH
ROD
SHOULDER BOLT
(BOTH SIDES)
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR
LATCH RECEIVER
(BOTH SIDES)
SLIDE
OUT