Cub Cadet GT 2550 Operator's Manual page 35

10. From the front of the tractor, loop the PTO belt with
the narrow side of the 'V' belt inward; then pass the
belt upward in front of the lower front pulleys and
inside the tractor frame (Refer to Figure 35).
11. Maneuver the loop of the belt up between the front
of the PTO pulley and the heat shield and place the
belt into the groove of the pulley. See Figure 34.
Figure 34
12. Twist the two sides of the PTO belt 1/4 turn inward
to engage the narrow sides of the belt into the
grooves of the two tractor front-lower pulleys (See
Figure 35).
13. Route the PTO belt through the center of the front
lift rod, toward the center of the deck. Ensure that
the forward end of the belt remains positioned
inside the front lower pulleys.
TRACTOR FRONT
LOWER PULLEYS
Figure 35
HEAT
SHIELD
PTO
CLUTCH
PULLEY
PTO
BELT
FRONT LIFT
ROD/BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
PTO BELT
14. Working from the left/rear of the mower deck,
install the rearward end of the PTO belt on the
upper pulley of the deck center double-pulley
(Refer to Figure 36). Ensure that the narrow side
of the belt engages the groove of the upper pulley,
and that there is no more than a 1/4 twist in the belt
between the front pulleys and the double pulley.
PTO BELT
MOWER DECK
CENTER DOUBLE
PULLEY
15. While holding the belt in position, rotate the deck
idler arm lever into its stop bracket to tension the
PTO belt (Refer to Figure 37). Make certain the
PTO belt is properly positioned in the PTO clutch
pulley and both lower front pulleys. Reposition if
necessary.
16. Raise the deck by moving the implement lift
handle to its highest setting.
17. Connect the spark plug wires if previously
disconnected.
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FRONT OF DECK
Figure 36
STOP BRACKET
IDLER ARM
LEVER
Figure 37