FAQ: Where Is The Loosener On A Belton Tractor?

How do you tighten the belt on a Cub Cadet?

Turn the ratchet toward the right side of the mower to loosen the belt tension on a 46-inch deck. If your Cub Cadet lawn tractor has a 50-inch deck, set the 3/8-inch drive ratchet to tighten, and insert it into the square hole on the idler bracket. Turn it toward the right side of the mower to loosen the belt tension.

Why does my belt keep slipping off my lawn mower?

The drive belt may come off a riding mower because it is damaged or loose. When loose, the belt may slip, resulting in friction that, if it creates enough heat, can lead to a fire in the mower’s engine.

Why did my mower blades stop working?

If your mower blades will not turn after the blade controls have been engaged, your deck belt may be broken. The deck is located directly under the operators seat. This belt spins the mowers blades and runs through a pulley system of idlers. If the belt has snapped, it will need to be replaced.

How do you adjust the belt tension on a Poulan riding lawn mower?

How to Tighten the Belt on a Poulan Riding Lawn Mower

1. Roll the Poulan riding mower onto a flat surface.
2. Lift the cover for the engine and remove the spark plug, using a socket wrench.
3. Lower the mower deck.
4. Push in on the idler pulley underneath the engine.
5. Remove the bolt from the housing on the deck.
6. Push in on the pulley on the deck belt and pull out on the belt.

Can you stretch a lawn mower belt?

Yes, lawnmower belts can stretch. Continuous wear due to regular operation can cause them to elongate over time. When it stretches more than it should, it can result in the drive belts lose grip on the pulley system.

Why does my belt keep breaking on my Cub Cadet?

A common cause of belt breakage is excessive grass clippings on the deck. Grass clippings can work their way under pulleys and deck covers, causing series problems. Make sure to clean off your deck after every mower use and follow manufacturer recommendations.

Why does my Cub Cadet keep throwing the belt?

If the bearings in the pulleys fail at all, then the pulley will slip against the belt and cause belt wear. It also will throw the belt off if it freezes when it heats up. So check all the pulleys to make sure that they spin without ANY noise at all or vibrations.

How tight should riding mower belt be?

Roughly, starting out about as tight as an alternator belt, maybe an inch of play side to side So, tight but not super tight, hard to explain it just takes practice. Too tight is no good, I find if it’s tight enough where it doesn’t slap around at all then it’s also too tight, ain’t life grand.

How do I know if my lawn mower belt is bad?

These signs show when a mower belt could experience failure and needs replacement as soon as possible:

1. The belt has s​​​ide wall damage. Mower belt edges should be smooth and even throughout the entire length of the belt.
2. The belt has a glazed or bu​rned sidewall.
3. The belt is​​ cracked.