Cub Cadet 2176 manual D. Installation Of Mulching Plug, Spindle Drive Belt Replacement

SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT

In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer to Figures 58 and 59 and proceed as follows:

1.Remove the hardware that secures the spindle belt covers to the deck.

2.Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the belt.

3.Disengage the idler arm lever from its stop bracket and rotate the lever to the outside of the deck to release the spring tension.

4.Pull the flat idler pulley away from the backside of the belt and remove the old drive belt.

5.Install a new belt around the spindle pulleys and bottom pulley of the center double pulley; then position the flat idler pulley against the backside of the belt so that the belt is tensioned. Refer to Figure 59 for the proper routing of the belt.

6.Reinstall the spindle belt covers.

7.Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket.

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1.	Idler Pulley
2.	Spindle Drive Belt	4.	Stop Bracket
3.	Idler Arm Lever	5.	Center Double Pulley

Figure 59

D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUG

WARNING

Before installing the mulching plug, place the PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the “OFF” position and remove the key from the switch to avoid accidental starting and injury.

1.If the mower deck has been used, clean any buildup of grass clippings from the discharge opening of the deck.

2.Lift the chute deflector upward and insert the mulching plug into the discharge opening of the deck (Refer to Figure 60).

3.Position the mulching plug so that its top hole aligns with the hole in the top of the deck housing. Install the carriage bolt through both surfaces and secure with the bell washer and wing nut (See Figure 60).

4.To remove the mulching plug; remove the wing nut, bell washer and carriage bolt, then withdraw the plug from the discharge opening. Insert the carriage bolt through the mulching plug and install the bell washer and wing nut onto the bolt to prevent their loss.

CARRIAGE

BOLTCHUTE DEFLECTOR

HOLE IN	MULCHING
DECK HSG.
	PLUG

BELL WASHER

WING NUT

Figure 60

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