What is a Cub Cadet PTO belt?

PTO Belt is part of a pulley system that operates the blades on your riding lawn mower. The Cub Cadet belt runs off the electric clutch system in your engine. If you hear squealing during operation or see dry rot on your Cub Cadet PTO belt, you may need to replace it.

Why does my PTO belt keep breaking?

A common cause of belt breakage is excessive grass clippings on the deck. Grass clippings can work their way under pulleys and deck covers, causing series problems. Make sure to clean off your deck after every mower use and follow manufacturer recommendations.

Where is the PTO on a Cub Cadet?

Find the small bell housing on the underside of the Cub Cadet’s Briggs & Stratton engine. This housing is for the PTO clutch.

How do you change the PTO belt on a Cub Cadet?

Using a 9/16” socket or wrench pull the idler pulley arm forward to release the belt tension. Step 5: Remove the belt from the idler pulleys and engine pulley. Using both a 9/16” socket and wrench loosen, but do not remove, the idler pulley bolts. Step 6: Install the replacement belt. Place the belt in position as per the routing diagram.

Where is the drive belt on a Cub Cadet?

The drive belt is wrapped around the drive pulley, which is bolted to the PTO coming out of the base of the engine. This main drive belt extends around the deck pulleys. Replacing the drive belt takes only a few supplies and can save you a hefty mechanic’s fee.

Why does my Cub Cadet riding mower stop mowing?

If while mowing with your Cub Cadet riding mower the machine just stops moving, the PTO drive belt has probably broken or is too stretched out. The drive belt is wrapped around the drive pulley, which is bolted to the PTO coming out of the base of the engine. This main drive belt extends around the deck pulleys.

What does the PTO belt on a riding lawn mower do?

The PTO (or power take-off) belt is part of a pulley system that operates the blades on your riding lawn mower. It runs off the electric clutch system in your engine. If you hear squealing during operation or see dry rot on your PTO belt, you may need to replace it.