Cub Cadet Z-Force S 46 Operator's Manual page 26

6. Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-8. After routing the belt
around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards the front of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
Idler
Pulleys
7. Place the deck in the highest mowing position by removing
the click pin and push the pedal forward and rock back to
lock into the transport position, locking behind the notch
on the front of the index plate.
8. Refer to the Maintenance & Adjustments section to level
the deck if required.
9. Make sure the proper tension is on the belt. To adjust the
tension, refer to "Adjusting Belt Tension" on page 22.
NOTE: Before using the tractor double-check the belt
routing to make sure that the belt has been routed properly.
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Idler Pulley Bracket
Figure 7-8
Replacing the Belt
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 24).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck and loosen the belt keepers enough to slide the
belt off the pulleys. See Fig. 7-9.
Hex Washer
Screws
Belt Cover
Figure 7-9
3. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys. Refer to Fig. 7-9.
4. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in
Fig. 7-8 and reinstall the belt covers.
5. Reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck
Installation on page 25.
Mower Blade Care
WARNING!
Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades. When servicing
the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the
cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain
balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many
times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended
that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 25) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
Belt Keeper