Cub Cadet 33" Wide Area - Manual (Page 26)

CUTTING DECK AND LIFT SHAFT
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10. Slide the timing belt over the spindles.
11. Swing the idler pulley away from the belt using a
3/8” ratchet for leverage.
12. Slip the timing belt behind the idler pulley.
See Figure 4.20.
NOTE: The spring is applying enough force to
hold tension on the idler. The idler stop bolt is
there to prevent the idler from springing back
during a blade impact. This prevents the blades
from jumping time.
13. Tighten the jam nut on the idler stop bolt until
there is a .040” (1 mm) maximum gap between
the idler stop bolt and the idler bracket.
See Figure 4.21.
14. Reinstall the PTO belt.
15. Install the deck cover.
Test run the mower before returning to service.
Deck engagement (PTO) cable
To service the PTO cable:
1. Unhook the top Z-fitting from the blade engage-
ment lever. See Figure 4.22.
2. Remove the cable from the cable bracket on the
handle bar using two 1/2” wrenches to remove
the nut then slide the cable out through the slot
in the bracket. See Figure 4.23.
Figure 4.20
Idler Stop
Bolt
Figure 4.21
9/16”
Nuts
.040
Maximum gap
Figure 4.22
PTO cable
Figure 4.23
PTO cable