[AT] [Spam] Re: Cub Cadet LT-1050 broken drive belt

[Howard Rawls]

Will, thanks for your response to my post. Unfortunately, its not my mower deck belt that is broken, its the engine to transmission belt ;-(.
Good advice though on the mower deck!
thanks!
Howard

-----Original message-----
From: Will Powell william.neff.powell at comcast.net
Date: Tue, 15 May 2012 09:56:06 -0400
To: Antique tractor email discussion group at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: [Spam] Re: [AT] Cub Cadet LT-1050 broken drive belt

> I don't have a Cub Cadet, but I have replaced many mower deck belts. I would start by cleaning everything up. I would then check that the blade bearings are not binding. Many times a blade bearing tightens up causing the belt to heat up and bust. 
> 
> The main problem for me is working out the path of the belt. If you have a manual it should show you the path. If you understand how the belt feeds through the deck your half the way there. 
> 
> Make sure all idler pulleys are also free spinning. 
> 
> Also, when I get old mowers without manuals finding the belt becomes a challenge. If your dealer still sells the belt you're in good shape. 
> 
> I'm sure someone will jump on that has the same mower and give you more specific help. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Will (PA) 
> AC- C,CA,WD,WC,G,HD6G,D17 
>