Cub Cadet LTX1040 Operator's Manual page 26

3. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left
idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and a round the
belt guard.
4. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two
spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Fig. 7-6.
5. Remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys
and the two deck idler pulleys.
6. To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the
two outer spindle pulleys as shown in Fig. 7-7.
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Place the belt into the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-8.
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10.
Figure 7-7
Then route the belt around the two deck idler pulleys as
shown in Fig. 7-7.
Retighten the belt keeper rod loosened earlier.
Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Reinstall the deck as follows:
a. With the deck beneath the mower frame, attach the
stabilizer rod. See Fig. 7-5.
b. Reconnect the deck lift arms. See Fig. 7-3.
c. Reattach the deck engage cable. See Fig. 7-4.
Figure 7-8
12. Replace the belt guard. See Fig. 7-1.
Cutting fllades
_ ARNING! Shut the engine offand remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade
_ ARNING! Periodically inspect the blade and/or
spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've
struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until damaged components are replaced.
To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside.
SECTION 7--
SERVICE