Cub Cadet 300 Series - Manual (Page 15)

TRACTION DRIVE SYSTEM
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5. Rock the transmission forward to provide the slack needed
to removed the drive belt from the transmission pulley.
NOTE: The auger drive belt must be removed to remove or
install the self-propel drive belt. See Figure 3.6.
6. Slip the auger belt off of the front engine pulley sheave
7. Route the drive belt between the upper and lower pulleys.
8. Replace the drive belt with a new one. Use only the correct
OEM part number belt.
9. Install the new belt by reversing the removal process.
NOTE: If the belt has failed prematurely find the cause and
repair it before installing the new belt
Drive Belt Replacement: three speed drive 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 3.7.
1b. Squeeze the locking tabs on the belt cover
inward while lifting.
1c. Work the cover from between the engine and
discharge chute
2. Remove the spring retaining nut from the anchor bolt on the
side of the engine frame with a 7/16” wrench. See Figure 3.8.
3. Disconnect the extension spring that draws the transmis-
sion toward an anchor bolt on the engine frame from the
anchor bolt. See Figure 3.9.
Figure 3.6
traction
drive belt
Auger
pulley
Figure 3.7
Screw
Tab
Figure 3.8
Nut
Anchor bolt
Figure 3.9
Starter rope
Extension spring