[AT] Cub Cadet LT-1050 broken drive belt

[Will Powell]

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 

----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Rawls" <howard at cconnect.net> 
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Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 9:23:15 AM 
Subject: [AT] Cub Cadet LT-1050 broken drive belt 

Hello to all, I'm a long time lurker on this list and I finally have some problems that I need help with. My Cub Cadet Lt-1050 has broken the drive belt and it looks like a mean job to replace it. The operator's manual says to take it to the dealer for replacement, but I want to do it myself and save a few (lots?) bucks. Have any of you guys ever replaced one of these belts and can you give me any tips that might help me avoid unnecessary grief? Right now my mower is hanging vertically under my tool shed so it is easy to get to the bottom side. 
Thanks in advance for any advice! 

Howard Rawls 
howard at cconnect.net 
Ernul, NC 

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