This last weekend I was mowing with my CUB CADET LTX 1046 KW and all of the sudden the drive belt smoked and then broke. This video is my journey of getting the belt replaced. Hope you enjoy!! Subscribe today!! www.buymeacoff...
All you needed was a pipe wrench to hold on to that drive pulley while loosening the 5/8 bolt. That would’ve prevented you from going crazy and saved you a lot of time. I’m doing the same thing on my lawn more today and hopefully the rest of your video will prove helpful to me.
An air or electric impact breaks the 5/8 bolt loose without having to hold the motor. No need to remove battery. All can be done from underneath. If the pulley is stuck on the shaft the 3 tabs can be bent back slightly to get the belt on, just make sure to bend them back.
Thank you so much for this video coming from a man in his early twenties who was never taught this stuff, it makes a world of difference for people like you to make content like this. Also, For anyone who doesn’t have the KW version of this series, for the pulley under the fan I recommend taking the fan off because (at least on mine) there is a safety bracket preventing you from wedging the belt into the pulley, but with the fan removed the pulley pulls away from the bracket and allows the belt to easily be put on, it was just one 3/4” bolt holding the fan in place
Thanks for posting this video! very helpful. My LTX 1046 has the Kawasaki 20 hp motor and the engine shroud comes off much easier by loosening 5 cover bolts (leave in but just loosen and removing the upper screen by taking out three screws on top that are easily accessible. Thanks again - great video!
@@watkinstreefarm6880 awesome. You must use it a lot. Cub cadets drive belt will usually last many years. The pulley system idler pulleys are notoriously weak.
Thanks, didn't know to use a screwdriver in the flywheel hole to stop the engine crank from turning. Alternatively, remove the spark plug, rotate the flywheel to move the piston to bottom of its stroke, then put about a foot or so of 3/8 inch diameter rope into the spark plug hole, hold the rope with your finger at the spark plug hole to prevent it from being shoved out as the flywheel is rotated to the top of its stroke. The rope stops the piston from moving which in turn stops the engine crank from turning. Then remove the engine crank / deck belt pulley bolt. Also, safety first, first thing would be to remove the battery to prevent accidental starting of the engine. BTW, really enjoyed the music! Oh, forgot to say, after re-installing the engine crank pulley and PTO clutch, remove the rope and screw the spark plug in.
Just did my belt also and noticed the belt was rubbing against the steering shaft and could be part of the reason for the failed belt. I also replaced the steering bushing and gear. With the steering shaft out, you can see the drive belt is routed through the same location as the shaft. There's no room for adjusting it to provide more space. Bad design? Wish I could attach the photo I took of it.
I seem to have started a Lesco walk behind mower collection. I think the deck used on the floating deck Lescos is kin to Cub Cadet. They may have used the same deck on some models way back....but I sure have it lucky compared to you when it comes to changing belts. It takes just minutes on a walk behind. Great video! tHanks for posting it!
I have the same mower as you and the Cub Cadet website says I need 954-04207. But it seems to not be long enough maybe? I cannot get it to the front pulley. The belt you have 954-04297 says it will not fit my mower. (LT1046kw). Same as yours, right?
Yes that is my Mower. I show the belt number in the video. I had a hard time finding the correct number. The other place to look is when you lift the hood there is a sticker on the side of the cowling & it gives the correct number along with other replacement part numbers.
@@jaredbarnes811 Not with the correct belt. I first secured the belt around the front pulley through the middle pulleys and did the rear pulley last. I compressed the spring underneath while my son slipped the rear pulley into place.
I should have watched a few more minutes of your video before I made a comment because I see you have the electric clutch and I do not so I had an area to put a pipe wrench on to hold it while loosening the 5/8 bolt to remove the drive pulley.