Cub Cadet 2518-44 - Manual (Page 40)

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Figure 51
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 (Refer to Figure 52).
Figure 52
6. If not already done, 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 53).
Figure 53
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 54).
8. Pull both deck support pins outward and rotate rear-
ward 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 (See Figure 54).
Figure 54
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.
QUICK ATTACH ROD
FRONT LIFT ROD/
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
FRONT
LIFT ROD
FRONT ROLLER
BRACKET
REAR DECK
BRACKET SLOTS
DECK SUPPORT
PIN DISENGAGED
DECK
LIFT LINK HOLE
(BOTH SIDES)
SLOT IN REAR
DECK BRACKET DECK SUPPORT
PIN ENGAGED