Cub Cadet TANK LZ 60 TANK L 60 KW Operator's Manual - Page 36

Replacing the PTO Belt 4. Using a 1⁄2" drive insert the male end into the 1⁄2" square 1. Remove the PTO belt from the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section then remove it from around the PTO clutch. See Figure 7-5. opening in the deck idler assembly and rotate the idler clockwise on the 60" and 54" decks and counter-clockwise on the 48" deck. See Figure 7-7. While holding the deck idler, loosen the deck belt from the pulley and slide the belt away from the pulley. PTO Clutch PTO Belt Deck Idler Bracket Figure 7-5 2. Route the PTO belt as shown in Figure 7-5. After routing the belt around the PTO pulley, use a 1⁄2" drive in the idler pulley bracket and turn towards the right of the tractor to finish routing the belt around the idler pulley. 3. Reinstall the deck. Replacing the Deck Belt 1. Set the parking brake. Remove ignition key and both spark plug caps. 2. Remove the PTO belt, (refer to Deck Removal on page 34). 3. Pull the four latches up and rotate 1/4 turn to line up with the slots in the deck covers and remove both covers. See Figure 7-6. Figure 7-7 WARNING! Avoid pinching injuries. Never place your fingers on the idler spring or between the belt and a pulley while removing the belt. 5. Route the new belt as shown in Figure 7-7. Then reinstall the deck and PTO belt as instructed on page 34. Replacing the Blades WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake lever, turn the ignition key to the "OFF" position and remove the key from the switch. Protect your hands by using heavy gloves when handling the blades. When servicing the mower deck, be careful not to cut yourself on the sharpened blades. 1. Remove the deck as instructed in the Deck Removal section. 2. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. Figure 7-6 36 Section 7- Service