Cub Cadet LT1050 Operator's Manual page 28

Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING!
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping blades and
pulleys.
WARNING!
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.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace
the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
2. Carefully remove the belt from around the electric PTO
clutch. See Fig 7-5.
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Shut the engine off and remove
The V-belts found on your tractor are
Figure -5
Note: If there is too much tension on the belt for it to be
easily removed from the electric PTO clutch, carefully
insert a 3⁄8-inch drive ratchet wrench (set to tighten) into the
square hole found in the left-hand deck idler bracket and
pivot it toward the tractor's right side to relieve tension on
the belt. See Fig. 7-6.
WARNING!
Avoid pinching injuries. Never place
your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt
and a pulley while removing the belt
Belt Guard
Figure -6
3. Remove the belt guards by removing the self-tapping
screws that fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-6.
4. Remove the deck belt from around the three spindle
pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.
NOTE: The idler pulleys may have to be loosened, but not
removed, in order to remove the belt from around them.
5. Route the new belt as shown in Fig. 7-7.
6. Retighten idler pulleys, if loosened earlier.
7. Remount the belt guards removed earlier