Cub Cadet Pro Z 900 Serie Manuel De L'opérateur page 33

5. Remove the hex screws (a) and flange lock nuts (b) securing the front deck
control rods (c) to the deck (Figure 58).
c
a
6. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.
7. Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove.
8. To install reverse the process.
Replacing the PTO Belt
1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section
then remove it from around the PTO clutch (Figure 59).
b
2. Route the PTO belt (a) (Figure 59).
3. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley (b), use a 1/2" drive in the idler
pulley bracket (c) and turn towards the right of the mower to finish routing the
belt around the idler pulley (d) (Figure 59).
4. Reinstall the deck by reversing the previous steps.
Replacing the Deck Belt
1. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps.
2. Remove the PTO belt (refer to Deck Removal).
3. To remove the belt covers (a), remove the wing knobs (b) from the carriage screws
(c) securing it to the deck (Figure 60).
a
c
b
4. The speed nut should hold the carriage screw (c) and tab bolt in place, if not
re-install (Figure 60).
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c
a
b b
Figure 58
a
d
c
Figure 59
b
c
Figure 60
5. Using a 1/2" drive insert the end into the 1/2" square opening in the deck idler
assembly (a) and rotate the deck idler assembly (a) clockwise (Figure 61). While
holding the deck idler assembly (a), loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide
the belt away from the pulley.
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or
between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt.
6. Route the new belt (Figure 61). Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt.
Replacing the Blades
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all
moving parts have stopped. Turn off the engine, remove the key, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and the negative battery cable to prevent unintended
starting. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section.
2. For easier access, flip the deck over, then jack up the front of the deck about one
foot and block it in that position.
To remove the blade:
1. Secure the blade from turning counterclockwise during service by placing a block
of wood between the blade and the deck housing (Figure 62), or wrap a rag
around one end of the blade and wear heavy gloves to grasp the blade firmly.
2. Remove the flange lock nut (a) and flat washer (b) from the spindle shaft and
remove the blade (c) (Figure 63).
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Figure 61
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WARNING
Figure 62
a
b
c
Figure 63