Drive Belt Installation And Adjustment - Cub Cadet 59A30044150 Operator's Manual

2-5 Drive Belt Installation and
Adjustment
Loosen the (4) bolts P#(K1191), (2) on each side, that
secure the gear box assembly to the PTO assembly
P#(A1803) (Figure 2-5a and 2-5b).
Figure 2-5a
Loosen Bolts
Figure 2-5b
Loosen Bolts
Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(K0348) until the gear box
assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is
moved toward the mower's engine pulley). Refer to
Figure 2-5c.
Figure 2-5c
Loosen The
Adjustment Bolt
Slide Gear Box
Towards The
Engine Pulley
Connect the drive belt A59K P#(M0254) from the engine
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 2-5d).
Figure 2-5d
To tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt
clockwise (Figure 2-5e) until there is 1" of deflection, with
10-11 lbs. of pressure, at the center of the belt between
the engine pulley and the gear box pulley.
Figure 2-5e
Once the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten
the (4) bolts that secure the gear box assembly. Refer to
Figures 2-5f and 2-5g. Replace the belt guard and
hardware that was removed in Section 2-4.
Figure 2-5f
Figure 2-5g
Tighten Bolts
Connect Belt
To Both Pulleys
Tighten The Adjustment
Bolt To Tension The Belt
Tighten Bolts
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