Mower Blade Care - Cub Cadet RZT S Series Operator's Manual

6. Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3
with the "V" side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the
hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the
assembly. See Figure 7-10.
7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-10 and then reinstall
the deck.
50" & 54" Decks
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 26).
2. Remove the hex washer screws securing the belt covers to
the deck. See Figure 7-11.
Hex Washer
Screws
Belt Cover
Idler Pulley
Spindle Pulley
Idler Arm
3. Remove the two idler pulleys by removing the hex screws
and flange lock nuts that secure them to the deck and the
idler arm. See Figure 7-12. Do not lose any of the hardware
when removing the hex screw and flange lock nut.
Hex Screw
Idler Pulley
Spacer
Belt Guard
Flange Lock Nut
NOTE: Take note of the position of the belt guards to
ensure they are properly re-installed.
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Spindle Pulley
Belt Guards
Spindle Pulley
Figure 7-11
Hex Screw
Pulley Cap
Idler Pulley
Belt Guard
Flange Lock Nut
Idler Arm
Figure 7-12
4. Remove the belt from the spindle pulleys.
5. Install the new belt around the spindle pulleys as shown
and reinstall the belt covers. See Figure 7-11.
6. Place the belt around the idler pulleys removed in step 3
with the "V" side facing in. Once in place, reinstall all the
hardware and tighten the flange lock nut to secure the
assembly. See Figure 7-12.
7. Route the belt as shown in Figure 7-12 and then reinstall
the deck.

Mower Blade Care

WARNING!
Protect your hands by using heavy
gloves when handling the blades. When servicing
the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on
the sharpened blades.
The cutting blades must be kept sharp at all times. Sharpen the
cutting edges of the blades evenly so that the blades remain
balanced and the same angle of sharpness is maintained.
If the cutting edge of a blade has already been sharpened many
times, or if any metal separation is present, it is recommended
that new blades be installed. New blades are available at your
authorized dealer.
The blades may be removed as follows.
1. Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to Deck
Removal on page 26) then gently flip the deck over to
expose its underside.
2. Use a 15⁄16" wrench to hold the flange nut on top of the
spindle assembly and using another 15⁄16" wrench on the
flange nut securing the blade the blade, remove the blade.
See Figure 7-13.
Spindle Assembly
Deck
Blade
Figure 7-13
3. A block of wood may be placed between the deck housing
and the cutting edge of the blade to help in breaking loose
the flange nut securing the blade.
Flange Nut
Flange Nut