MTD Cub Cadet 950 Owner's Manual page 17

DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND
Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
Step 2. Drain the fuel tank or place a piece of plastic
beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage.
Step 3. Place shift lever in the first position.
Step 4. Tip the mower on its side. Block securely.
Step 5. Remove the center bolt which secures the
blade to the crankshaft. Remove the blade,
and the blade adapter, wave washer, and
spacer. Refer to Cutting Blade Removal,
Replacement and Sharpening in the
Maintenance Section.
Step 6. Move rear height adjuster to the sixth
position.
Step 7. Remove the hex bolt holding the
transmission to the mower housing.
Step 9. Tilt the transmission forward and loosen the
idler pulley bolt and locknut 1/2 turn using two
7/16" wrenches.
Step 10. Using a pair of pliers, pull back and rotate
belt keeper bracket from the slot on idler pulley.
Step 11. Slide the belt out from between the Belt
Keeper Bracket and the idler pulley.
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