AND OPERATING

V-BEL T

Main Drive Belt-(44-inch and 50-inch mowers)

1.Front cover2. Idler ratchet3.

V -belt tension bolt

main drive V-belt is properly tensioned whenthe

NOTE:

When installing

new

belt

always

check

idler

ratchet

is positioned

as shown on the

the condition

of

the pull! ~ys and if

they

are

not inreplac

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cover of the lift frame.

satisfactory

condition,

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with

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V-belt tension bolt so the notch on the idler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ratchet

is

in

line

with the slot

on the cover as

To install or remove the

belt,

disengage the idler

shown

in the

illustration.

 

ratchet to take the tension off

the

belt. Readjust

 

 

 

 

 

 

the V-belt tension as previously described.

 

NOTE: After the first half hour of mowing, check the belt for proper tension.

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Cub Cadet 128, 86, 129, 169, 149, 108 manual Operating BEL T

108, 149, 169, 129, 128 specifications

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