Often asked: How To Put The V Belt Back On A Cub Cadet 1515 Lawn Tractor?

How do you tighten the belt on a Cub Cadet riding lawn mower?

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 the belt keep coming off my Cub Cadet mower?

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.

Why does my belt keep coming off my riding 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.

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.

What size deck does a Cub Cadet LTX 1040 have?

Cub Cadet LTX 1040 Lawn Tractor attachments include 42″ mid-mount mower deck, 42″ snowblower and 46″ blade.

How do you change the drive belt on a Cub Cadet LTX 1042 KW?

How to Replace the Drive Belt on a Cub Cadet LT1042

1. Park the LT 1042 on a level surface and turn the mower off.
2. Grab the attachment clutch lever on the right side of the tractor’s steering wheel.
3. Lift the mowing deck to gain access to the underside of the tractor.
4. Pull the belt collar off the tractor’s housing and then remove the housing bracket.