Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 129)

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4-5.13 Belt Removal and Replacement.
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug wire and move
away from the spark plug.
1. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of
the engine by removing two self-tapping
screws. See Figure 4-38.
2. Drain the gasoline and oil from the chipper-
vacuum.
3. Tip the unit backward so that it rests on the
handles.
4. Remove the frame cover by removing eight
self-tapping screws from underneath the chip-
per-vacuum. See Figure 4-36.
5. Remove the idler pulley bracket as follows.
See Figure 4-38.
a. Take the tension off the belt by pivoting the
idler pulley toward you, and line up the
holes in the idler bracket assembly. Insert
a nail or similar object through the holes to
hold the idler pulley in this position.
b. Remove three self-tapping screws, and lift
off the idler bracket assembly.
6. Remove the hex bolt and lock washer from the
engine pulley. Slip the engine pulley off the
engine shaft, and remove the belt from the pul-
ley. See Figure 4-38.
7. Loosen the nut on the stop bolt until there is
clearance between the support bracket and the
friction wheel disc. See Figure 4-39.
8. Slip the belt between the friction wheel and
friction wheel disc. Remove and replace belt.
Reassemble following instructions in reverse
NOTE
The support bracket must rest on the stop bolt
after the new belt has been assembled.
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