Cub Cadet GT 2148 Garden Tractor GT 2148 Operator's Manual - Page 26

Headlights Refer to Replacement Parts section when replacement of head lamp bulbs is necessary. Replace headlight bulbs as follows: 1. Fully raise the hood of the tractor. 2. Unplug the wire harness leads from the headlight socket terminals. Note which wire connects to each terminal before disconnecting. 3. Rotate the socket assembly approximately 1⁄4 turn to align the socket tab with the reflector housing notch; then withdraw the bulb and socket assembly from the reflector housing. See Figure 7-3. Socket Tab Terminal Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage switch in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. NOTE: Carefully positioning a piece of 2x4 under the center, rear of the cutting deck to raise it up slightly will aid in completing the following steps. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. NOTE: On models with electric lift, place the cutting height lever in the L position and use the deck lift switch to lower the deck lift links. 3. Working on the left side of the tractor, insert a ¹/2-inch drive ratchet wrench, set to loosen, into square hole found on the idler bracket. 4. Pivot the wrench rearward to move the deck drive pulley forward. See Figure 7-4. Socket Reflector Notch Reflector Housing Figure 7-3 4. Push the bulb inward and turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket. 5. Align a locking post of the bulb base with the notch in the socket, then push the bulb inward and turn clockwise to lock. See Figure 7-3. 6. Align the socket tab with the notch of the reflector housing; then push the socket inward and turn as necessary to lock the socket in the housing: 7. Connect the wire harness leads to the appropriate socket terminals. Fuses Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check the fuses. To replace a fuse, pull the old fuse from the fuse holder and install the new fuse. Figure 7-4 WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while installing the belt. 26 Section 7- Service