Cub Cadet LT-2180 - Manual (Page 44)

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SPINDLE DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
In order to replace the spindle drive belt, refer to
Figure 63 and Figure 64 and proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hardware that secures the spindle
belt covers to the deck.
2. Remove the spindle belt covers to expose the belt.
3. Disengage the idler arm lever from its stop bracket
and rotate the lever to the outside of the deck to
release the spring tension.
4. Pull the flat idler pulley away from the backside of
the belt and remove the old drive belt.
5. Install a new belt around the spindle pulleys and
bottom pulley of the center double pulley; then
position the flat idler pulley against the backside of
the belt so that the belt is tensioned. Refer to
Figure 64 for the proper routing of the belt.
6. Reinstall the spindle belt covers.
7. Engage the idler arm lever into its stop bracket.
Figure 64
D. INSTALLATION OF MULCHING PLUG
WARNING
Before installing the mulching plug, place the
PTO switch in the “OFF” position, engage the
brake pedal lock, turn the ignition key to the
“OFF” position and remove the key from the
switch to avoid accidental starting and injury.
1. If the mower deck has been used, clean any
buildup of grass clippings from the discharge
opening of the deck.
2. Lift the chute deflector upward and insert the
mulching plug into the discharge opening of the
deck (Refer to Figure 65).
3. Position the mulching plug so that its top hole
aligns with the hole in the top of the deck housing.
Install the carriage bolt through both surfaces and
secure with the wing nut (See Figure 65).
4. To remove the mulching plug; remove the wing nut
and carriage bolt, then withdraw the plug from the
discharge opening. Insert the carriage bolt through
the mulching plug and install the wing nut onto the
bolt to prevent their loss.
Figure 65
1
2
3
4
5
1. Idler Pulley
2. Spindle Drive Belt
4. Stop Bracket
3. Idler Arm Lever 5. Center Double Pulley
MULCHING
PLUG
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
WING NUT
CARRIAGE
BOLT
HOLE IN
DECK HSG.