Cub Cadet PRO X 648 User Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
Deck Removal
WARNING
The muffler and any surrounding parts at the rear of the mower may be extremely hot, and could
cause serious burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Allow the muffler to fully cool
before removing the belt from the PTO pulley.
Remove the mower deck from the mower as follows:
1. Lower the deck to the ground. Capture the deck lift by placing the clevis pin behind the lowest
position.
2. Apply the parking brake. Remove ignition key and the spark plug cap.
3. Using a 1⁄2” (12.7 mm) drive in the idler pulley bracket (a), turn the wrench towards the front of the
mower and slide the PTO belt (b) off the deck pulleys (c) and the PTO clutch (d) (Figure 35).
48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks
(b)
(c)
(c)
(a)
(d)
(b)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
(c)
36 Inch Decks
(b)
(c)
(a)
Figure 35
4. Remove the four lynch pins (e) that secure the deck to the deck lift assembly (Figure 36).
5. Remove the lynch pin (f) securing the rear stabilizer bar to the rear, right side of the deck. (Figure 36).
(f)
(e)
(e)
NOTE: Right side of mower deck shown
Figure 36
CAUTION
The spring is under tension due to the weight of the deck. When removing the lift linkage from the
deck the tension of the springs will go from the deck to the deck lift handle. Not capturing the deck
height index by placing the clevis pin behind the lowest position while removing the lift linkage
from the deck will cause it to snap back.
6. Remove the hex screws (g) flange lock nuts (d) (48, 54, and 60 inch decks) or the bow tie clips (e) (36
inch decks)securing the front deck control rods (f) to the deck (Figure 37).
(f)
(f)
(c, d)
(c, d)
(f)
(e)
(f)
(e)
48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks 48, 54 and 60 Inch Decks
36 Inch Decks 36 Inch Decks
Figure 37
7. Turn front wheels as if to make a pivot turn.
8. Shift the deck toward the right side of the mower and remove.
9. To install reverse the process.
Replacing the PTO Belt - 48, 54 and 60 inch decks only
NOTE: For mowers with 36 inch decks refer to Replacing the PTO Deck Belt - 36 Inch Decks Only on page
25.
1. Remove the PTO belt (a) from the deck as instructed in STEPS 1 - 3 in the Deck Removal section then
remove it from around the PTO clutch (b) (Figure 38).
(a)
(e)
(b)
(c)
(a)
(d)
Figure 38
2. Route the PTO belt (a) (Figure 38).
3. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley (c), use a 1⁄2” (12.7 mm) drive in the idler pulley bracket
(d) and turn towards the right of the mower to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley (e).

Cub Cadet PRO X 648 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	PRO X 648
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English