Cub Cadet LT 2180 Operator's Manual page 42

Figure 58
11. Pass the PTO belt downward, inside the tractor
frame, until the belt is below the two tractor front
lower pulleys. Twist the two sides of the PTO belt
1/4 turn inward to engage the narrow sides of the
belt into the grooves of the two tractor front-lower
pulleys (See Figure 59).
TRACTOR FRONT
LOWER PULLEYS
Figure 59
12. From the front of the tractor, push the PTO belt
through the front lift rod, then to the center of the
deck. Ensure that the forward end of the belt
remains positioned inside the front lower pulleys.
13. Install the rearward end of the PTO belt on the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 60). Ensure that the narrow side
of the belt engages the groove of the upper pulley.
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT
PTO BELT
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
FRONT OF DECK
14. While holding the belt in position, rotate and
engage the deck idler arm lever into its stop
bracket to provide tension on the PTO belt (See
Figure 61).
LEVER STOP
BRACKET
15. Connect the spark plug wire.
C. MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AND BLADE CARE
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance, place the
PTO switch in the "OFF" position, engage the
brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
"OFF" position and remove the key from the
switch to avoid accidental starting and injury.
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PTO BELT
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
Figure 60
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 61