Cub Cadet 3184 Operator's Manual page 42

C. Spindle Belt Replacement
A worn spindle belt will affect the
quality of cut from the mower deck and
should be replaced. Referring to
Figures 48, 50 and 52, replace the
spindle belt as follows:
NOTE: Clean any accumulated grass
clippings from the mower deck before
beginning belt replacement .
Remove Spindle Belt
Hex Nuts and
Lock Washers
Figure 49
1. Remove the RH and LH belt cov-
ers by removing the six hex nuts
and lock washers (See Figure 49).
Square Hole
in Idler Arm
Pivot
Idler Arm
RH Spindle
Pulley
2. Note the routing of the spindle
belt to help ensure proper installa-
tion of the new belt.
WARNING: The idler arm
and movable flat idler pul-
ley
tension. To prevent possi-
ble
when handling the idler arm
and pulley.
3. Insert a 3/8" drive ratchet or
breaker bar into the square hole
of the idler arm (Refer to Figure
Belt
50).
Cover
4. Using the ratchet (breaker bar) for
leverage, pivot the idler arm
toward the left side of the deck to
loosen tension on the belt: then
roll the belt off either the LH or
RH spindle pulley (See Figure
50).
5. Remove the two hex flange lock
nuts and carriage bolts securing
the left side of the gear box
mounting bracket to the deck
(See Figure 51).
Spindle Belt
LH Spindle
Pulley
Figure 50
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are under spring
injury, use caution