Cub Cadet 2000 Series - Manual (Page 160)

2000 Series Tractors
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Deck Belt
NOTE: The procedure to replace the deck belt is basically the same for all five options available for the 2000
series.
To replace the deck belt:
1. Remove the deck as described at the beginning of
this chapter.
2. Remove the spindle covers.
NOTE: A 1/2” wrench can be used to remove the
spindle cover screws for all five deck options
available.
3. Grab the single idler bracket with a large pair of pli-
ers. See Figure 8.9.
NOTE: A 1 3/8” open end wrench can also be used.
4. Swing the idler bracket to the left side of the deck
enough to slip the belt off of the right spindle pulley.
NOTE: On the 54” stamped deck and the 42” stag-
gered deck, A 1/2” breaker bar with a 1/2”
socket can be used on the pulley nut to
swing the idler bracket. See Figure 8.10.
NOTE: When using the breaker bar, make sure it is
in line with the idler bracket to help keep the
pulley nut from loosening.
5. Remove the belt.
6. Route the new belt around the pulleys.
7. Swing the idler bracket to the left side of the deck
enough to slip the belt on to the right spindle pulley.
8. Install the spindle covers.
9. Install the deck as describe at the beginning of this
chapter.
10. Test run the mower before returning to service.
Figure 8.9
Single idler bracket
Figure 8.10