Cub Cadet RZT S 42 RZT S 42 Operator's Manual - Page 26

Deck Removal 5. Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows: 1. Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake. 2. Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine. See Figure 7-3. While still holding the belt downward, continue turning the PTO pulley until the belt rolls off the pulley. Refer to Figure 7-4. PTO Pulley PTO Belt Highest Mowing Position Deck Lift Handle Lowest Mowing Position Figure 7-3 3. Sitting behind the tractor facing forward, reach beneath the tractor to grasp the belt at the front of the PTO pulley. WARNING! Use caution to avoid pinching your fingers when rolling the belt off the PTO pulley. Transmission Tube Figure 7-4 6. Lower the deck into the lowest position using the deck lift handle. See Figure 7-3. 7. Pull the cotter pin out of the front deck lift rod securing it to the deck. See Figure 7-5. Slide the deck lift rod out of the front hanger bracket. 4. Pull the left side of the belt rearward and downward while manually turning the PTO pulley to the right until the belt rides out onto the edge of the lower sheave of the pulley. NOTE: If pulling the right side of the belt, turn the pulley left. Front Deck Lift Rod Cotter Pin Figure 7-5 26 Section 7- Service