Cub Cadet 2146 User Manual

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B. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
DECK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL OF DECK
WARNING
Before removing the mower deck, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the
brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position and remove the key from the
switch. Disconnect the spark plug wire for
additional safety.
1. Position the tractor and mower deck on a firm,
level surface.
WARNING
When handling the mower deck, be careful not
to cut yourself on the sharp blades. The deck
idler arm lever is spring loaded. Release it
slowly.
2. Lower the tractor implement lift handle to its lowest
setting (adjust gauge wheels if necessary).
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 36).
Figure 36
3. Remove the rearward end of the PTO belt from the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 37). Engage the deck idler arm
lever back into its stop bracket (See to Figure 38).
Figure 37
Figure 38
Figure 39
IDLER ARM
LEVER
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
PTO BELT
FRONT OF DECK
IDLER ARM
LEVER
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT

Cub Cadet 2146 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	2146
Category	Tractor
Language	English