Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 25)

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3-3.3 Clutch Adjustment.
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it
against engine before performing any adjust-
ments, repairs or maintenance.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too much ten-
sion may cause it to break.
1.With clutch lever released (in up position),
adjust the bottom nut at the cable bracket so
there is 1/2 inch of slack in the control wire.
See Figure 3-18. Tighten upper nut against
bracket. Squeeze clutch lever against handle.
The control wire should now be straight.
2.Secure end of spark plug wire in the V slot on
the engine. With clutch grip released (neutral
position), pull starter cord several times. The
tines should not turn. If they do, adjust hex
nuts at clutch cable bracket. Check again for
correct adjustment.
3-3.4 Belt Removal and Replacement.
NOTE
Your tiller has been engineered with a belt
made of special material (Kevlar Tensile). It
should not be replaced with an off-the-shelf
belt.
1. Remove the belt cover by removing three self-
tapping screws. A 3/8 inch wrench is required.
See Figure 3-19.
2.After removing three screws, lift off belt cover.
3.Slip belt off chain case pulley first then off idler
pulley. Remove belt from engine pulley. See
Figure 3-20.
4.To reassemble new belt, first place belt over
engine pulley. Be sure belt is inside two pins at
engine pulley.
5.Belt must be over top of idler pulley. Slip end of
belt over chain case pulley.
6.Reassemble belt cover.
3-3.5 Disassembly of Tine Chain Case.
1.Remove chain case from tiller.
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