Drivebelt

[TarheelChi]

I have a cub cadet 1550 and need to replace the drive belt on it
Can some please tell me how I go about getting a drive belt for it and also any help anyone can give me on putting it on will be greatly appreciated.I had to pay someone here where I live last year to put it on and was charged 500.00for doing it .I sure can not afford that again.So do I need to junk it ?I can see a slit on the belt but cannot find out what size belt I need.I have looked all through my manual book but do not see the size I need.Thanks for any help youy can give me..:frown:

 

[Rivets]

$500 for a drive belt, boy did you get taken big time. Post the model number of the unit and we will get you a belt number. We should also be able to find you some literature as would to go about replacing it.

 

[EngineMan]

For $500 I would come over from the U.K....!:laughing: He saw you coming..!

 

[Rivets]

EngineMan, when you come over, stop by and I'll pay you that Guiness I owe you.

 

[KennyV]

Here is the belt... Bailey's - 1/2" x 78" Oregon V-Belt for Cub Cadet SLT 1550, SLT 1554, LT1000
shop around and you will find that belt for less than $10..
As for installing it... you will have to remove the PTO clutch, a bit of a hassle but not to difficult... That model is no fun to work on, but for $500 I would ware a tuxedo while doing the job... plus serve you dinner & a fine wine...
It should take you no more than 2 hours & that is figuring you have never done anything like this before...
Just pay attention to the belt routeing, both belts, drive & deck...
Take pictures before you remove things, take your time...
have a cool one when your done, You will have saved around $470 so that should make you feel good...
Plus you will know what to look for when you buy your next mower... Easier serviceability.

:smile:KennyV

 

[fastback]

Redicules price. Another question, why are you going through belts so quickly? You say it was replaced last year or was it? Even worst, it may have only been adjusted:thumbdown: