Cub Cadet ISeries - Manual (Page 149)

CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT
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Cutting decks
The I-series comes with the option of a 42”, 46” or
50” deck. The procedure to remove the deck is the
same for all of them.
To remove the deck:
1. Place the tractor on firm level ground and set the
parking brake.
2. Lower the deck to the lowest cutting height.
3. Pull the deck pins on both sides and rotate them
to keep them out. See Figure 8.1.
4. Raise the deck lift lever to the highest setting.
Figure 8.1
Pull and rotate the deck pin
5. Slide the deck forward to unhook the front
hanger. See Figure 8.2.
6. Slide the PTO belt off of the PTO clutch.
See Figure 8.2.
7. Slide the deck out to the right, from underneath
the tractor.
8. Install the deck by following the above steps in
reverse order except the belt. The belt goes on
the PTO clutch last.
NOTE: The deck is easier to install if the front
edge is supported by a length of 2”x4” lumber.
This brings the front hanger closer to the hori-
zontal position. The closer the front hanger is to
horizontal, the further back the deck can move to
connect to the “J” pins in the rear of the deck to
the lift links.
Figure 8.2
Front hanger
PTO clutch
PTO belt
CHAPTER 8: CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT