Ok.. I was somehow able to replace the clutch cable without removing the deck.
The carriage bolt came with it, but I can't tell how that bolt comes out of the pulley.
Any suggestions?
And the cluth cable did not resolve anything. I still have tons of play in the v-belt when the mower is engaged. Is that normal?
mower blades still continue to stop when it hits high grass, and slowly comes back when idle on level ground.