Cub Cadet LTX 1050 KW LTX 1046 KW Operator's Manual - Page 27

Tires CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the blown fuse. WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire. Hex Washer Screws Spindle Pulley Belt Cover Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly. Changing the Transmission Drive Belt Several components must be removed and special tools used in order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your Cub Cadet dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced. Changing the Deck Belt on 46" Decks WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. 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 7-8. 3. It may also be necessary to loosen the hex nut on the left idler pulley to get the belt off the pulley and around the belt guard. 4. Carefully remove the deck belt from around the two spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys. See Figure 7-8. Belt Guard Deck Idler Pulley Figure 7-8 Changing the Deck Belt on 50" Decks WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when grasping blades and pulleys. 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 earlier in this section. 2. Remove the belt guards by removing the hex screws that fasten them to the deck. See Figure 7-9. Section 7 - Service 27