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CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S)

All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shreddin g or

rotting are present.

IMPORTANT:

The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A

substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working m achine,

use factory approved belts.

To change or replace the deck belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:

NOTE:

Removing the deck from the tractor as instructed earlier in this section will e ase the following steps,

but is not necessary.

42-inch decks

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the sel f-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck surface.

• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the deck belt from the bottom portion of the e ngine pulley and from around the PTO idler

pulley.

• Route the new belt as shown in Figure 14, around the deck pulleys, idler pulley and engine p ulley.

IMPORTANT:

It is recommended that the PTO be readjusted after replacing the deck belt. Refer to

PTO

(POWER TAKE-OFF) ADJUSTMENT

in the

ADJUSTMENTS

section of this manual for the proper procedure.

• Remount the belt guards removed earlier.

Figure 15

46-inch decks

• Lower the deck by moving the lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

• Remove the belt guards by removing the sel f-tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.

• Grasp the PTO idler pulley bracket and pivot it toward the discharge chute to relieve tension on the belt.

• Remove the deck belt from the bottom portion of the e ngine pulley and from around the PTO idler

pulley.

• Remove and discard old belt.

• Route the new belt(s) as shown in Figure 15. OEM belt part numbers listed on next page.

Engine Pulley PTO Idler Pulley

Left Hand

Double Pulley

Right Hand

Double Pulley

Center Pulley

Deck Idler Pulley

Deck belt (Bottom)

PTO belt (Top)

NOTE: Left hand belt cover n ot shown for clarity. 46-inch deck shown. Self-Tapping Screws

(beneath belt guard)

(mounted on tractor)

Contents

Main O SECTION 1: TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER SECTION 3: CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE 1-800-528-1009 CUB CADET CORP. WARNING: the State of California to cause ca nc e r, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: 1. GENERAL OPERATION 2. SLOPE OPERATION DO: DO NOT: 3. CHILDREN 4. SERVICE WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Figure 1 Safety Labels found on your unit who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. WARNING Slope Gauge SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP IMPORTANT: NOTE: ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES NOTE: SECTION 7: CONTROLS IGNITION SWITCH WARNING: THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER IMPORTANT: CHOKE CONTROL N R F CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON SECTION 8: OPERATION SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCHES WARNING WARNING: IMPORTANT: SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING: NOTE: STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: IMPORTANT: DRIVING ON SLOPES WARNING earlier in this sectio n. OPERATING THE HEADLIGHTS IMPORTANT: SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS LEVELING THE DECK WARNING: NOTE: Check the tractors tire pressure before performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to in the maintenance section of this manual for further information regarding tire pressure. AB CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: NOTE: BRAKE ADJUSTMENT PTO (POWER TAKE-OFF) ADJUSTMENT WARNING: SECTION 10: MAINTENANCE WARNING: IMPORTANT: ENGINE CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK IMPORTANT: CUTTING DECK REMOVAL WARNING: WARNING: NOTE: CHANGING THE DECK BELT(S) IMPORTANT: in the It is recommended that the PTO be readjusted after replacing the deck belt. Refer to NOTE: CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELT(S) IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: NOTE: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: After replacing the drive belts, perform the PTO adjustment as instructed in the section of this manual prior to operating the tractor. CUTTING BLADES WARNING: NOTE: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : BATTERY IMPORTANT : SECTION 11: LUBRICATION 25 SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Page Electrical System Page Tractor Body Page Lift Assembly Page Steering Assembly Page Drive System Page Power Take-off System 42-inch Deck 46-inch Deck Cutting Decks Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Twin Vanguard Single Engine Accessories Page Page MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: