Cub Cadet XT1 - Slipped Drive Belt? Not going Forward or Backward - appears to be a Drive Belt problem (slipped off of the idler pulley(s) ?)

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  • / Cub Cadet XT1 - Slipped Drive Belt? Not going Forward or Backward - appears to be a Drive Belt problem (slipped off of the idler pulley(s) ?)
Cub Cadet XT1 - LT1 42"
Model #: 13AOA1CS056
Serial #: 18108H40302

Engine:
Kohler 5400 Series
18 HP /541 cc
KS540
SPEC PS-KS540-3011
Model KS540-3011
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OK, so now that I've found out what was causing the 20 Amp fuse to pop - Thh Unit won't go into forward and reverse.
- The drive belt is engaged properly into the pulley on the rear transmission.
- The drive belt is also engaged properly into the pulley on the engine.
- You can pull on the belt, and it is not cut in two or anything.

- Apparently it has popped off of the idler pulleys in the center of the mower?
- Does anyone seen this happen before?
- Any words of wisdom in how not to have to drop the deck and get the belt back onto the idler pulley's?

Thanks for any help.
 

mechanic mark

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  • / Cub Cadet XT1 - Slipped Drive Belt? Not going Forward or Backward - appears to be a Drive Belt problem (slipped off of the idler pulley(s) ?)
Always use Cub Cadet OEM Parts & always remove & inspect Idlers for wear by hand when replacing Drive Belt or Servicing.
 
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