Cub Cadet Z-Force S Operator's Manual page 28

6. Route the belt as shown in Fig. 7-9. After routing the belt
around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley
bracket and turn towards the back of the tractor to finish
routing the belt around the idler pulley.
Idler
Pulley
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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PTO Pulley
Figure 7-9
Replacing the Deck Belt
Z-Force S60/54
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. See Fig. 7-10.
Hex Washer
Screws
Figure 7-10
3. Using a 1⁄2" socket breaker bar or socket ratchet insert the
male end into the 1⁄2" square opening in the lower idler arm
assembly/Idler pulley bracket and pull the idler arm/pulley
bracket clockwise. See Fig. 7-11. While holding the idler arm
back, loosen the deck belt from the pulleys and slide the
belt away from the pulley.
Figure 7-9
4. Install the new deck 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.
Belt Cover
Belt Keeper
Idler Arm