Cub Cadet 1527 - Manual (Page 27)

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Figure 28
Model 1527
• Pull the PTO idler bracket,located under the center
frame of the tractor, against its tensioner spring to
loosen the tension on the PTO belt and allow the
belt to be removed from the PTO clutch.
• Slide the PTO belt out from around both the v-idler
pulley and the flat idler pulley on the PTO idler
bracket. Lift the belt off the deck’s double pulley.
• Install the new belt routing it as shown in Figure 28.
Make certain the belt is between the belt guard and
flat idler pulley on the idler bracket.
Changing the Deck Belt - Model 1527 Only
• Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
• Remove the belt guards by removing the self-
tapping screws that fasten them to the deck. See
Figure 28.
• Remove the PTO belt from the double pulley of the
deck following the instructions for removal of the
PTO belt given earlier.
• Pull the deck idler pulley away from the backside of
the deck belt and lift the deck belt up above the idler
pulley. Carefully release the spring tension from the
idler pulley/bracket and remove the belt from the
deck. See Figure 28.
• Route the new belt around the spindle pulleys.
• Pull the deck idler pulley toward the left side of the
deck and position it against the backside of the belt
as shown in Figure 28.
• Install the PTO belt and belt guards removed earlier.
Changing The Transmission Drive Belt
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
Usage of a substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can create an
extremely dangerous situation by not disengaging
completely. For your safety and for a properly working
machine, use ONLY the factory approved belts.
NOTE: Replacement of the drive belt is complex. It is
strongly recommended that the procedure be performed
by a qualified mechanic with the proper tools (e.g. tractor
lift, impact tools) at your nearest Cub Cadet dealer. Read
through the following procedure prior to attempting it to
determine if you feel you could successfully complete it.
To replace the transmission drive belt proceed as follows:
• Remove the cutting deck as instructed earlier in this
section.
• Disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) cable from the
battery and position away from the terminal.
IMPORTANT: Note the routing of the drive belt both on
the tractor and in Figure 29 BEFORE performing the
following steps.
• Locate the fixed v-idler pulley found on the left
underside of the frame. See Figure 29.
• Grasp the belt on each side of the pulley and
carefully move it toward the left frame rail, then
downward to disengage the belt from the fixed idler
pulley. See Figure 29.
Model 1527
Deck belt (Bottom)
PTO belt (Top)
Electric PTO Clutch
PTO Idler Bracket
Left Hand Pulley
Right Hand Pulley
(beneath belt guard)
Double Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
Self-Tapping Screws
(mounted on tractor)
NOTE: Left hand belt
cover removed for clarity
Belt Guard