Cub Cadet 53AJ8CTX750 - Manual (Page 17)

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levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset,
and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting
edge.
Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use
in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The
shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu-
lence in order that the grass can be repeatedly cut
and re-cut into smaller pieces. These blades gener-
ally require more horsepower than other blades.
Mulch blades work best when the grasses are cut at
the highest levels, minimal lengths of grasses are
removed, and grass conditions are generally dry.
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wires or remove the
key from the ignition to prevent the engine
from accidentally starting before performing
any maintenance on this mower.
A. Mower Deck
1. Removing the Mower Deck:
a. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition
key and both spark plug caps.
b. Lower the cutter deck to the ground. Cap-
ture the lift handle by placing the height of
cut clevis pin in the “lock” position.
c. Remove tension of the PTO belt by moving
the belt tensioning rod.
Note:
There is a certain amount of spring
tension due to the weight of the deck. When
removing the lift linkage from the deck the ten-
sion of the springs will go from the deck to the
lift handle. Not capturing the lift handle while
removing the lift linkage from the deck will
cause it to snap back.
d. Detach the mower drive belt.
e.
Linch Pins
Figure. 6
Height of Cut Clevis Pin
Linch Pins
Main Frame
Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 6) (4) from
the deck and (2) from the front of the
mower. Remove the linchpins on the left
and right rear side of the cutter deck (2);
remove the linchpins on the left and right
front side of the cutter deck (2); and
remove the linchpins on the front of the
mower (2).
f. Turn front caster wheels outward.
g. Shift the deck toward the ignition switch
side of the mower and remove.
h. To install reverse the process.
2. Changing a Blade:
a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis-
connect the spark plug.
b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about
one foot and block it in that position.
c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade
and grasp it to prevent it from turning, or
secure the blade by placing a block of
wood between the blade and the deck
housing.