Cub Cadet Time Saver Operator's Manual page 25

Changing the Deck Engagement Belt
WARNING!
Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping blades and
pulleys.
WARNING!
The V-belts found on your mower 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
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:
1. Remove the cutting deck from the mower as instructed
earlier in this section.
WARNING!
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt
2. Remove the belt cover as instructed earlier in this section.
Refer to Fig. 7-1.
3. Remove the belt keeper as instructed earlier in this section.
Refer to Fig. 7-2
4. Loosen, but not remove, the nut and bolt which secures
each deck idler pulley. See Fig. 7-8.
Figure 7-8
5. Remove the belt from around all pulleys.
6. Route the new belt as illustrated in Fig. -8
7. Retighten the nuts and bolts which secure each idler
pulley.
8. Reattach the belt keeper and belt cover.
Changing the Deck Timing Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used
in order to change the mower deck's timing belt. See your Cub
Cadet dealer to have the deck's timing belt replaced
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the mower's transmission drive belt. See your
Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced
Fuse
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your mower's wiring harness to
protect the mower's electrical system from damage caused by
excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your mower's
engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has
not blown. It is located near the battery.
Deck Idler
Pulleys
WARNING!
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage blades, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
CAUTION:
Always use a replacement fuse with the
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
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