Cub Cadet 300 Series - Manual (Page 14)

TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM
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DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT: SINGLE-SPEED SYSTEM
1. Remove the belt cover:
1a. Remove the screw on the right side of the belt cover
with a 5/16” wrench or screwdriver. See Figure 3.3.
1b. Squeeze the locking tabs on the belt cover inward while
lifting.
1c. Work the cover from between the engine and
discharge chute
2. Tip the snow thrower forward onto the auger housing.
3. Remove the spring retaining nut from the anchor bolt on the side of the engine frame with a 7/16” wrench.
See Figure 3.4.
4. Disconnect the extension spring that draws the transmis-
sion toward an anchor bolt on the engine frame from the
anchor bolt.
NOTE: Use a length of heavy cord looped around the hook
end of the spring. See Figure 3.5.
Figure 3.3
Screw
Lock tab
! CAUTION ! CAUTION
Allow the engine to cool, then drain
the fuel and oil from the engine before
starting any service procedure.
Figure 3.4
Nut
Anchor bolt
Figure 3.5
Starter rope
Extension
spring