Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series User Manual
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LTX Tractors
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4c.
Operator error: See Figure 5.5.
•
If the customer complains of symptoms similar
to a brake / clutch linkage problem, yet no
mechanical problem is present, check the cus-
tomer.
5.
Check the drive belt. See Figure 5.6.
•
In normal use, drive belts typically last for years
without problems.
•
If the belt fails prematurely, identify and correct
the cause of the belt failure before returning the
tractor to service.
5a.
Look-up the part number for the belt, and con-
firm that the correct OEM belt is on the tractor.
5b.
Check the belt routing.
5c.
Check the brake/clutch linkage and belt ten-
sioning pulleys.
5d.
Check for foreign objects jammed against the
belt.
5e.
Check for missing or out-of-place belt guides. See the belt replacement section of this chapter.
5f.
Check the engine crankshaft and transaxle input pulleys.
Confirm that the sheaves are not spread-out, causing a loose belt fit.
Figure 5.5
Left foot on clutch
/brake pedal
Right foot on
Reverse
pedal
Operator
error
Figure 5.6