Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual - Page 24

Service Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows: 1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking brake. 2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender. 3. Locate the PTO clutch under the front of your tractor. See Figure 7-1. Insert Ratchet Here 7 Deck Idler Bracket Belt Keeper Rod Slot in PTO Clutch Figure 7-2 NOTE: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to loosen) into the square hole found in the deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's left side to relieve tension on the belt. See Figure 7-3. Figure 7-1 4. Remove the belt guard and belt as follows Refer to Figure 7-1: a. Remove the hex screws. b. Pull the belt keeper rod to the right and down to remove. c. Remove the deck belt from around the tractor's electric PTO clutch. NOTE: On 50" Decks, if there is too much tension on the belt for it to be easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully insert a 3⁄8" drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and pivot it toward the tractor's right side to relieve tension on the belt. See Figure 7-2. WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. Deck Idler Bracket CAUTION! Do not operate the tractor with the belt keeper rod removed. Doing so WILL result in serious 5. damage to the tractor. Be sure to reinstall the belt keeper rod, aligning it with the slot in the electric PTO clutch as shown above, if intending to operate this tractor with the deck removed, as well as once the deck is reinstalled. Figure 7-3 Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. 24