Product Manual
Changing the Deck Engagement Belt
Shut the engine off and remove key if
so equipped before removing the cutting blade(s)
by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and
pulleys.
The V-belts found on your mower are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
not disengaging completely. For a proper working
machine, use factory approved belts.
All belts on your mower are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace
the deck engagement belt on your mower, proceed as follows:
Remove the cutting deck from the mower as instructed
earlier in this section.
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt
Remove the belt cover as instructed earlier in this section. 2.
Remove the belt keeper as instructed earlier in this section.
See Fig. 7-2
Loosen, but not remove, the nut and bolt which secures 4.
each deck idler pulley. See Fig. 7-8.
Remove the belt from around all pulleys.5.
Route the new belt as illustrated in Fig. 7-8 6.
Retighten the nuts and bolts which secure each idler 7.
pulley.
Reattach the belt keeper and belt cover.8.
Changing the Deck Timing Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Fuse (Electric Start Models Only)
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage blades, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
amperage.
engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has
not blown. It is located near the battery.
Always use a replacement fuse with the
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
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