Cub Cadet LTX 1045 Lawn Tractor LTX 1042 KW Operator's Manual - Page 25
Changing the Deck Belt
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6. Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 7-3. Deck Lift Arm Deck Support Pin Figure 7-5 Figure 7-3 11. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor. 7. Repeat the above steps on the tractor's right side. 12. Reinstall the belt keeper rod loosened earlier. 8. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck Changing the Deck Belt lift arms up and out of the way. 9. Carefully remove the deck engage cable from the rear of the cutting deck by removing the bow-tie cotter clip that secures it. Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Figure 7-4. WARNING! The V-belts found on your tractor are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely. For a proper working machine, use factory approved belts. All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present. To change or replace the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the deck as instructed on page 24. 2. Remove the belt covers by removing the hex washer screws that fasten them to the deck. See Figure 7-6. Figure 7-4 10. Remove the cotter pin from the end of the stabilizer rod and slide the stabilizer out of the hanger bracket on the deck. See Figure 7-5. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-6 Section 7 - Service 25