Replacing The Belt - Cub Cadet Z-Force S Commercial 48 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Belt

1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 26).
2. Pull the four draw latches up and away from the deck
covers to unlatch and remove both covers. See Figure 7-11
for the Z-Force S60 and Figure 7-12 for the Z-Force S48.
Draw Latches
Draw Latches
Draw Latches
Draw Latches
3. Remove the belt from the deck spindles. Refer to Figure 7-9
for Z-Force S60 and Figure 7-10 for the Z-Force S48.
4. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown in
Figure 7-9 for Z-Force S60 and Figure 7-10 for the Z-Force
S48 and reinstall the belt covers.
5. Reinstall the deck following the instructions in Deck
Installation on page 27.
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Figure 7-11
Belt Keepers
Figure 7-12
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 26) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
2. Use a 3⁄4" wrench to hold the hex nut on top of the spindle
assembly when loosening the hex nut securing the blade.
See Figure 7-13.
Hex Washer
Screw
Spindle Assembly
Blade
Flange Lock Nut
Figure 7-13
3. A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose
the hex nut securing the blade.
4. To reinstall the blades, reverse the above process and
tighten nut to 100-120 lb. ft.
5. Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation on page 27).
NOTE: Add a small amount of multi-purpose grease to the
bolt threads to avoid corrosion and galvanic action.
WARNING!:
Never mow with dull blades. Blades
that are bent should be replaced. The cutting blades
are sharp and can cause severe injury. Wrap the
cutting surface of the blade with a rag to avoid
injury.
Hex Nut