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Hi,
Just bought my first Cub Cadet. It is a 2006 LT 1050. I am rebuilding deck (so it is off mower) and trying to change drive belt. The videos I watched on you tube all removed the PTO assembly before replacing the drive belt. Does this have to be removed? I read in one post where the wiring just had to be unplugged but not removed. One more question. On all the other mowers I have owned the steering column had to be disconnected, but no mention of this in either video. Can the drive belt be replaced by just disconnecting wire to PTO? Any and all input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Doug

tred1956 said:

Hi,
Just bought my first Cub Cadet. It is a 2006 LT 1050. I am rebuilding deck (so it is off mower) and trying to change drive belt. The videos I watched on you tube all removed the PTO assembly before replacing the drive belt. Does this have to be removed? I read in one post where the wiring just had to be unplugged but not removed. One more question. On all the other mowers I have owned the steering column had to be disconnected, but no mention of this in either video. Can the drive belt be replaced by just disconnecting wire to PTO? Any and all input will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Doug

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Looking at this vid - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxE1SKacxo
I would offer "NO", the pulley behind the clutch demands the clutch come off.

And, frankly, that video screams "do not buy me, under any circumstance!".
What a pain to work on

KK

You do need to remove the PTO clutch but you don't need to remove the steering in any way. Removed the battery and and deck. Pinch off fuel line near engine. Lay over tractor so the gas cap is highest point. Removed PTO clutch(may use a impact gun 5/8 socket) then slide down clutch off crank. Removed engine V pulley, if will not slide down bend the three belt retainers away from V pulley. Do not damage V pulley! Removed old belt and install the new belt. One thing, check the two idler v pulleys bearings as they do go dry after four years or so. After deck and battery is out, it should not take over 15 mins to install with proper tools.

Deerlane said:

You do need to remove the PTO clutch but you don't need to remove the steering in any way. Removed the battery and and deck. Pinch off fuel line near engine. Lay over tractor so the gas cap is highest point. Removed PTO clutch(may use a impact gun 5/8 socket) then slide down clutch off crank. Removed engine V pulley, if will not slide down bend the three belt retainers away from V pulley. Do not damage V pulley! Removed old belt and install the new belt. One thing, check the two idler v pulleys bearings as they do go dry after four years or so. After deck and battery is out, it should not take over 15 mins to install with proper tools.

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Read a few of your works an' you seen to know your way around so I'll ask is that video
illustrating accurately how one works on these tractor style rigs in the USA?
Reason is there was a guy running an enquiry here after (it appears) blowing his motor when
restarting, after "tipping on it's side". I thought that a bit silly to do but kept my yap shut, largely.
The poster copped a caning from others tho'.
Yet here we see an 'instructor' tipping the CC on it's side. Never done that with any
"tractor mower" I have worked on and even with my ZTR ride, which is lifted from the front to
work on the deck, I leave it be for at least 20mins after lowering back to level ground.
One of the benefits of the ZTR entry was getting rid of my work ramps for the old Greenfield, that
and not having to roll around in the dirt anymore
So is the video showing a norm, or just another mech. cowboy on ewetoob?

And your Case, is this the type of a machine you guys know as a "bush hog"??

Thanks.

KK

Just a couple comments.
Yes ...the PTO removal makes the belt change much easier.
Tipping the tractor over will create more problems than the shortcut is worth.
I changed the drive belt on a Husky 2354 in thirty minutes yesterday start to finish using a tractor lift.

SARG said:

Just a couple comments.
Yes ...the PTO removal makes the belt change much easier.
Tipping the tractor over will create more problems than the shortcut is worth.
I changed the drive belt on a Husky 2354 in thirty minutes yesterday start to finish using a tractor lift.

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Yeup, concur, thanks.
I thought the method a bit "odd"

KK

Thanks fellows. I too have never lift a mower on its side. I believe I can change it with it sitting flat, but may have to elevate the front wheels a little. Can the PTO be removed without an impact wrench?
Thanks again
Doug

tred1956 said:

Thanks fellows. I too have never lift a mower on its side. I believe I can change it with it sitting flat, but may have to elevate the front wheels a little. Can the PTO be removed without an impact wrench?
Thanks again
Doug

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Look,, impact wrenches, air hammers, even cold chisel and hammer
are "girl's toys" in a Man's workshop. Brute force in blind panic will
never replace skill and methodology.
Tap the correct sized spanner/socket in a persistant manner and have
a damage free experience, mkay?

... beer money goes in the tin on top of the fridge.

KK

Drive belt replaced. Complete deck rebuild, new spindle assemblies, new pulleys, new deck wheels, new blades. CUTS GREAT !!!:smile:

Thanks for all the input
Doug

tred1956 said:

Drive belt replaced. Complete deck rebuild, new spindle assemblies, new pulleys, new deck wheels, new blades. CUTS GREAT !!!:smile:

Thanks for all the input
Doug

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You have been busy! Good One, Doug

KK

tred1956 said:

Drive belt replaced. Complete deck rebuild, new spindle assemblies, new pulleys, new deck wheels, new blades. CUTS GREAT !!!:smile:

Thanks for all the input
Doug

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You didn't tell us how you did it. Did you take off the PTO?

Did you jack it up?

Answers that you were looking for when you asked the question and can help the next guy trying to do the job. Thanks...

Hi,
I set the front wheels on cement blocks, this gave me clearance to get to belt. Yes I took the PTO off (Cheated and bought me a new Craftsman electric 1/2 inch impact wrench), figured the older I get the more I will need it. Once bolt was loosened, unplugged power wire and PTO came off with no problem Also bent the tabs back to slip belt on and off. I was afraid to attempt the removal of motor. Other than that everything else was straight forward. Hope this helps
Thanks again
Doug

tred1956 said:

Hi,
I set the front wheels on cement blocks, this gave me clearance to get to belt. Yes I took the PTO off (Cheated and bought me a new Craftsman electric 1/2 inch impact wrench), figured the older I get the more I will need it. Once bolt was loosened, unplugged power wire and PTO came off with no problem Also bent the tabs back to slip belt on and off. I was afraid to attempt the removal of motor. Other than that everything else was straight forward. Hope this helps
Thanks again
Doug

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Good One
To do with ageing?
I have taken to colour coding (by date) work done on my power tools,
and road vehicles. Road marking spraypaks work in tight places and
are hard wearing enough between repairs to keep track. Also provides
a record in the case of outsourced workshop repairs.
And antiseize on all threads helps with tendonitus ;-)

Go Well.

KK