Cub Cadet ISeries - Manual (Page 154)

CUTTING DECKS AND LIFT SHAFT
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NOTE: The idler pulley will back away from the
idler stop bolt as the belt wears. The stop bolt
should be adjusted after every 10 hours of use.
5. Remove the timing belt idler spring.
See Figure 8.11.
6. Work the belt off of the pulleys.
NOTE: The PTO idler pulley and the timing belt
idler pulley can be moved apart, making clear-
ance to remove the timing belt. See Figure 8.12.
7. To install the timing belt turn the blades 90 o
apart. See Figure 8.13.
NOTE: Failure to time the blades will result in
the blades hitting each other.
NOTE: The timing marks line up with the blades
and need to be 90
o apart. See Figure 8.14.
NOTE: The timing marks on the blade pulleys
have been shown in white for clarity.
8. Install the timing belt by following steps 1
through 6 in reverse order.
Test run the tractor in a safe area before returning it to
service.
Figure 8.11
Timing belt idler spring
Figure 8.12
PTO idler pulley
Timing belt idler pulley
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Figure 8.13
Figure 8.14
Timing marks