Cub Cadet 945 SWE - Manual (Page 18)

Belt Replacement
Belt Removal Preparation
1. Remove the chute crank rod from the chute crank assembly
by removing the hair pin clip shown in Fig. 7-1. Move the
chute crank rod away from the assembly as shown.
2. Remove three self-tap screws on both sides of the
transmission housing as shown in Fig. 7-1.
3. Remove the plastic belt cover on the front of the engine by
removing the three self-tapping screws. See Fig. 7-2.
4. Loosen the bolt shown in Fig. 7-3 securing the belt keeper
bracket and remove the other bolt. Push the belt keeper
bracket up off the engine pulley. See Fig. 7-3.
Auger Belt Replacement
To remove and replace your snow thrower’s auger belt,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the bow tie clip and flat washer from the ferrule in
order to disconnect the auger idler rod from the brake
bracket assembly. See Fig. 7-4.
NOTE: Make sure to maintain the location of the
ferrule on the idler rod.
2. Slip the auger control belt (the front belt) off the engine
pulley.
Figure 7-4
Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Figure 7-3
Loosen
Remove
Ferrule
Auger Idler Rod
Hairpin Clip
and Washer
Service
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