FEL and Mower Deck removal on SC2400

[jrhansen1001]

Just bought a used SC2400 (first SCUT) with only 50 hours from a part time "dealer", no manuals, etc. I asked about how to remove the MMM. We got it removed, but it was a lot of work, and am confident we didn't do it right. I am aware of the front bracket and the two rear spring loaded latches. Question I have is, this is not a drive over deck correct? Assuming that is true, how does one remove the MMM from beneath the tractor, as the rear wheels don't rotate, or should they? There is some rust visible but not major.


And on the FEL, I see the support legs and two brass colored pins, that I was told by seller keep the FEL pins in place. If that is the case, what is the process to remove the FEL pins. I see other posts that this takes less than five minutes, but just isn't intuitive to me, which is somewhat embarassing to say as i'm an extreme DIYer asking for help.

Any help or links to mower manuals would be helpful.

 

[Gods Country]

Just bought a used SC2400 (first SCUT) with only 50 hours from a part time "dealer", no manuals, etc. I asked about how to remove the MMM. We got it removed, but it was a lot of work, and am confident we didn't do it right. I am aware of the front bracket and the two rear spring loaded latches. Question I have is, this is not a drive over deck correct? Assuming that is true, how does one remove the MMM from beneath the tractor, as the rear wheels don't rotate, or should they? There is some rust visible but not major.


And on the FEL, I see the support legs and two brass colored pins, that I was told by seller keep the FEL pins in place. If that is the case, what is the process to remove the FEL pins. I see other posts that this takes less than five minutes, but just isn't intuitive to me, which is somewhat embarassing to say as i'm an extreme DIYer asking for help.

Any help or links to mower manuals would be helpful.

The MMM is a pain in the rear. They all are. No it is not a drive over deck
Typically in my situation I only add remove the MMM when adding or removing the bucket soooo....I leave the FEL on then add the MMM so i can raise or lower the machine with bucket.
Then remove the FEL. When I want to remove the MMM I attach the FEL first then remove the MMM.

The FEL is far easier. Best to do it on a level surface. Extend the supports, lower the FEL onto the supports, remove the pins, maneuver the bucket to allow the arms to release free, be sure the arms clear the front tires, back out as far as the hoses will safely allow, shut off the machine, place the FEL into float to relieve hydraulic pressure, disconnect the hoses and slide them out and away from the machine, start it back up and back her out. Do the reverse the re-attach.

The only tricky part is being sure the FEL arms are situated to clear the front tires, and maneuvering them correctly during re-attachment, but after a couple times you'll get it.

The manuals are available for download, or at least they used to be.

 

[FLruss]

http://lawnandgarden.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/cub_cadet/subcompact_tractor_sc2400.html

 

[FLruss]

http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/mtd/Public.do?BrandCode=10051&langId=-1

 

[dpero]

...as the rear wheels don't rotate, or should they? There is some rust visible but not major.

The rear wheels are supposed to rotate.

I also try to remove/install the deck using the loader.

 

[gtrippleb]

I'm not sure what year the mower you have is, but here are some manuals.

60" Mid Mount Mower Deck operator's Manual (769-05287)
Model: 59A40105727
Publication Date: (01/10)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/sc2400/59A40105727_769-05287.pdf

60" Mid Mount Mower Deck Operator's Manual (769-03639)
Model: 59A40009727
Publication Date: (03/10)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/sc2400/59A40009727_769-03639.pdf

60" Mid Mount Mower Deck Operator's Manual (769-03187)
Model: 59A40009727
Publication Date: (07/07)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/sc2400/59A40009727_769-03187.pdf

SC2400 Owners Manual (CY0A041-U00201)
Publication Date: It doesn't have a publication date but this is the manual that came with my 2009 SC2400.
http://www.gtrippleb.com/sc2400/SC2400_cy0a041-u00201.pdf

You can look for parts online from Messick's here:
Tractor Parts
Just choose the SC Series Compact Tractor as the model after clicking on the Cub Cadet image.

 

[gtrippleb]

Due to some changes on my website, I thought I would update the links for the referenced manuals as I noticed the links weren't working.



60" Mid Mount Mower Deck operator's Manual (769-05287)
Model: 59A40105727
Publication Date: (01/10)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/tractor/sc2400/manuals/attachments/59A40105727_769-05287.pdf

60" Mid Mount Mower Deck Operator's Manual (769-03639)
Model: 59A40009727
Publication Date: (03/10)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/tractor/sc2400/manuals/attachments/59A40009727_769-03639.pdf

60" Mid Mount Mower Deck Operator's Manual (769-03187)
Model: 59A40009727
Publication Date: (07/07)
http://www.gtrippleb.com/tractor/sc2400/manuals/attachments/59A40009727_769-03187.pdf

Sc2400 Owners Manual (CY0A041-U00201)
Publication Date: It doesn't have a publication date but this is the manual that came with my 2009 Sc2400.
http://www.gtrippleb.com/tractor/sc2400/manuals/SC2400_cy0a041-u00201.pdf

 

[johnvassel]

The rear wheels are supposed to rotate.

I also try to remove/install the deck using the loader.

For those just popping upon this now, the rear wheels rotate by pulling the pin and rotating them perpendicular to the tractor.