Cub Cadet 2518-44 - Manual (Page 41)

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9. From beneath the right rear fender, push the lift
assist rod down and outward to release from the
frame. Disengage the hook of the lift assist spring
from the pigtail hook (See Figure 55).
Figure 55
10. Install the lower hook of the lift assist spring into the
hole in the right rear deck bracket (See Figure 56).
Figure 56
11. Tension the spring by pushing downward and then
inward on the rear of the lift assist rod, so that the
flange at the rearward end of the rod is inside the
tractor frame (See Figure 57).
Figure 57
WARNING
The deck idler arm lever is spring loaded.
Release it slowly.
12. Disengage the deck idler arm lever from its stop
bracket and release the spring tension by rotating
the lever out and rearward (Refer to Figure 58).
Figure 58
WARNING
The exhaust system is HOT. To avoid personal
injury, allow the engine and exhaust system to
cool before proceeding with the following PTO
belt installation instructions.
13. Install the forward end of the PTO belt on the PTO
clutch pulley by passing the belt upward inside the
front of the tractor frame. Ensure that the narrow
side of the PTO belt engages the groove of the
clutch pulley (Refer to Figure 59).
Figure 59
LIFT
ASSIST
SPRING
PIGTAIL
HOOK
LIFT ASSIST
ROD
LIFT ASSIST
SPRING
HOLE IN REAR
BRACKET DECK
LIFT ASSIST
ROD
LIFT
ASSIST
SPRING
IDLER ARM
LEVER
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT