Cub Cadet 1000 SERIES Service Manual page 54

Series 1000 and 1500
29.13. Draw the traction drive belt off of the fixed idler
pulley to create slack, then work the belt off of
the double idler pulleys, similar to the method
described in the "TRACTION DRIVE BELT:
HYDROSTATIC LT" section of this manual.
29.14. Slip the belt off of the input pulley.
See Figure 34.15.
Figure 29.14
29.15. Disconnect the hydro relief rod from the relief
valve by unhooking the extension spring that
joins the rod to the arm that operates the valve.
See Figure 29.15.
Figure 29.15
29.16. Maneuver the rod to a position where it will not
interfere with nor be damaged by the removal of
the transaxle.
29.17. Disconnect the deck lift assist spring that hooks
to the left side of the transaxle torque bracket
using a length of starter rope or a spring removal
tool.
A piece of rope
29.18. Disconnect the heavy return spring that pulls the
control arm toward the rear of the tractor.
See Figure 29.18.
50
See Figure 29.17.
Figure 29.17
Spring
Figure 29.18