How do you tighten a mower deck 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 is my mower deck belt loose?

Other Damaged Parts Several other mower parts may cause the drive belt to come off repeatedly. A properly adjusted mower deck slants slightly forward, making it about 1/8 to 1/4 inch lower in front than in back. If the angle is too sharp, then the belt may come off.

What’s the model number of a Cub Cadet lawn mower?

The Model Number is 13WX90AS056. Here is a parts manual and operators manuall for your unit which will also show you proper belt routing. If you are sure that you have the belt routed properly, make sure that the belt tensioner arm, with the two tensioner pulleys is moving freely. http://manuals.mtdproducts.com/manuals/769-07410.pdf

Why is my belt loose on my Cub Cadet lawn mower?

When I got home and started cutting the front yard the belt smoked and I found out it was put on backwards. I bought a new belt at the Cub Cadet dealer and put it on. It is a manual lever to engage the blades. The belt is loose when the lever is fully engaged.

Is there belt tension adjustment on tractor cutting deck drive?

There are no belt tension adjustments on our Step-Thru (aka: Fast Attach, Autodrive, Pedal Drive ) style tractor cutting deck drives. It is very important that only Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) belts be used on these models for this reason.

How big is an IH Cub Cadet belt?

The pulleys seem large enough that a larger belt such as an A or AX (1/2″width) or a 1500 series (15/32″ width) automotive could be used. 16 Hp at 3600 Rpm and 5″ pulleys seem a bit much for a 3/8 or 6800 belt. The reason I ask is the green Gates I’m using is leaving a lot of “dust” around the PTO. It is 3/8″ X 79″ Click to expand…