Cub Cadet RZT 50 PTO transmission belt hack

[@russellchaney293]

Spring Removal Hack - Using about 24" of paracord, tie a slip knot on one end and slide it over the hook on the spring going through the hole of the frame next to the spring retaining bracket. Get a couple wraps of the paracord around your hand give it a tug and voila! it comes rite off. Going back on is the same with an additional step of using a big flat blade screwdriver to push the hook of the spring back over the bracket. FYI- this works for most any situation that requires the removal a stiff spring..... Brake drums included.

[@sazarac28]

Check out my recent update video

[@deonbuford7491]

Well I was sweating but thanks for this video it helped alot.

[@Butzy621]

I slip the blade belt over clutch so I don't have to remove belt cover on the deck

[@mikenovak6892]

Foind a hack use a large set of channel lock grab tensioner bar an through the frame hole an squeeze with a Russian grip it will pop right on it was a pain till I tried that an 1 try right on. That's a job though an make shure the hole key is lined up for the clutch again

[@fangazfunky]

What size belt for transmission do you have the part number

[@fangazfunky]

You don’t have to do all that to remove belt just use a ratchet on the tension

[@dalehoover5583]

On my RZT50 the ratchet hole is half covered by the pulley

[@GranvilleLovell]

NOT at all a good explanation of how belt is routed on transmissions . does not show fans that the pully is hitting and belt size .IF you remove the battery you can see how to replace the plastic pully with a metal one and how it is routed.

[@foxyfoxgta6326]

Sorry to say but you are doing it the hard way