Cub Cadet 1212 Operator's Manual page 20

CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE BELTS
Variable-Speed
Pulley
Belt Keeper
Two-speed
Transmission Pulley
Transmission
NOTE:
View shown from above tractor.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of cracking, shredding or
rotting are present.
IMPORTANT:
The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the drive belt(s) on your tractor, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
It's recommended that both drive belts be replaced at the same time.
• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this section.
• After disconnecting the battery cables, remove the battery and battery tray from beneath the seat.
IMPORTANT:
When removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
NOTE:
Refer to Figure 2 in the TRACTOR SET-UP section of this manual for instructions regarding battery
hook-up.
Shift Lever
Rear Idler Pulley
Battery Tray
Opening
Belt Keeper
Transmission Idler Pulley
Idler Bracket
Front of Tractor
Figure 17
Front Idler Pulley
Keeper Pins
Double Idler Bracket
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Drive belt (Lower)
Drive belt (Upper)
Engine Pulley
Electric PTO Clutch
Belt Keeper