Cub Cadet 3184 manual C. Spindle Belt Replacement, Remove Spindle Belt

C. Spindle Belt Replacement

A worn spindle belt will affect the quality of cut from the mower deck and should be replaced. Referring to Figures 48, 50 and 52, replace the spindle belt as follows:

NOTE: Clean any accumulated grass clippings from the mower deck before beginning belt replacement .

Remove Spindle Belt

Belt

Cover

Hex Nuts and

Lock Washers

Figure 49

1.Remove the RH and LH belt cov- ers by removing the six hex nuts and lock washers (See Figure 49).

Square Hole

in Idler Arm

2.Note the routing of the spindle belt to help ensure proper installa- tion of the new belt.

WARNING: The idler arm and movable flat idler pul- ley are under spring tension. To prevent possi- ble injury, use caution when handling the idler arm and pulley.

3.Insert a 3/8” drive ratchet or breaker bar into the square hole of the idler arm (Refer to Figure 50).

4.Using the ratchet (breaker bar) for leverage, pivot the idler arm toward the left side of the deck to loosen tension on the belt: then roll the belt off either the LH or RH spindle pulley (See Figure 50).

5.Remove the two hex flange lock nuts and carriage bolts securing the left side of the gear box mounting bracket to the deck (See Figure 51).

Spindle Belt

Pivot

Idler Arm

RH Spindle	LH Spindle
Pulley	Pulley
	Figure 50

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