check the spring on the idler wheel, is there somthing stopping it from moveing ?is it streched out , if not do you have the correct size belt on it ?
it may be streched out of size, if it wont tighten up install a belt 2 inches shorter, some times the springs loose the strech, and wont pull as much
You won't. Once they twist once, it keeps happening. You'll need a new belt
The Cub Cadet LTX 1040 typically has two belts: the drive belt and the mower deck belt. The drive belt connects the engine to the transaxle, while the mower deck belt drives the blades. Always consult the owner's manual for specific details and maintenance guidelines.
To replace the deck belt on a 1042 Cub Cadet mower, first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Remove the deck by disengaging the lift link and any retaining pins or bolts. Next, remove the old belt by detaching it from the pulleys, then install the new belt by threading it around the appropriate pulleys according to the routing diagram usually found on the mower. Finally, reattach the deck and ensure everything is secure before testing the mower.
To tighten the belt on a John Deere 42-inch mower (model 100), first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Locate the deck and remove the belt guard to access the belt. Adjust the tension by either repositioning the idler pulley or adjusting the belt tensioner, ensuring the belt is properly aligned. Finally, reattach the belt guard and check the belt for proper tension before operating the mower.
The 3000 Series Cub Cadet supposedly have no belts, not transmission belt nor deck belts.
To change the transmission belt on a Cub Cadet SLT 1554, first, ensure the engine is off and disconnect the spark plug for safety. Remove the mower deck by releasing the belt tension and detaching any necessary components. Then, locate the belt around the transmission and carefully remove it, noting the routing for the new belt. Install the new belt by following the same path, reattach the mower deck, and reconnect the spark plug before testing the mower.
To replace the drive belt on a Cub Cadet LTX 1040, first, ensure the mower is turned off and disconnect the spark plug for safety. Remove the mower deck by releasing the tension on the deck lift and unhooking the deck from the chassis. Next, locate the drive belt and remove it from the pulleys, then install the new belt by routing it according to the belt diagram, ensuring it sits correctly in the pulleys. Finally, reattach the mower deck and reconnect the spark plug before testing the mower.
You will need to order a manual on the mower from the manufacturer (I assume Simplicity).
partstree.com they have every diagram for cub cudet 1440 riding mower
you have to take it to a shop or get under it and put it on pully by pully!
what model and which belt? If it is a 1000 series you have a transmission drive belt and a deck belt. I you have a 2000 series or higher or a cub cadet with an IH logo then you only have one belt the deck belt and no drive belt you have a drive shaft. So the model of the tractor and what belt needs to be given before the correct answer can be given.Phil
To remove the drive belt from a Cub Cadet LT1046, first ensure the mower is turned off and disconnected from the power source. Raise the mower deck to its highest position and locate the belt tensioner. Release the tension on the belt by pushing the tensioner arm away from the belt, then carefully slide the belt off the pulleys. Finally, remove the belt from the deck by guiding it through any retaining clips or guides as necessary.