If your Cub Cadet mower's drive belt is worn-out, cracked, or torn, it's time to follow our replacement guide.
Step One
Remove the ignition wire and spark plug.
Step Two
Drain your fuel tank, keeping the fuel in a portable, government-approved container.
Step Three
Tip the mower onto its side so the air filter is up.
Step Four
On the side of the deck, remove the self-tapping screws.
Step Five
Safety first - wear your protective gloves. Secure the blade using your blade removal tool.
Step Six
Remove the blade retaining bolt, followed by removing the blade itself.
Step Seven
Remove the self-tapping secures that secure the mower drive belt cover and engine baffle to the deck.
Step Eight
Remove the belt cover and baffle.
Step Nine
Remove the drive belt from the drive pulley and blade adapter.
Step Ten
Remove the blade adapter from the crankshaft.
Step Eleven
Working from the back of the mower, exercise caution as you remove your Cub Cadet mower drive belt from the transmission pulley.
Step Twelve
To access the engine pulley, push down on the deck baffle. Slide the drive belt off the pulley and out from under the deck.
Step Thirteen
Replace your old belt with a new Cub Cadet drive belt. Work the belt between the deck and baffle by routing it around the transmission pulley, then the engine pulley.
Step Fourteen
Tighten the self-tapping screws that secure the deck baffle to the deck.
Step Fifteen
Make sure you’re wearing gloves as you secure the blade using your universal blade removal tool. Replace the blade adapter and blade retaining bolt
Step Sixteen
Place the mower back on its wheels.
Step Seventeen
Reattach your spark plug ignition wires, and refill the fuel tank.
Practicing regular maintenance ensures the life of your Cub Cadet mower. When you’re in need of authentic, factory-direct Cub Cadet replacement parts, like Cub Cadet belts, Cub Cadet blades, Cub Cadet pulleys, and more, use our Parts Lookup tool or contact a specialist for more assistance.
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