Cub Cadet Transmission Drive Belt Replacement GTX 1054

[@station-wb4izc]

Thanks for posting. I have watched nearly two dozen how to videos on this subject and yours by far shows the easiest way to replace a drive belt. I especially like the idea of the hoist which I had not thought of using. I also liked the rope trick. Great job of presentation.

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped. Most of the videos I make are because I think the other ones on that topic suck that are out on KZbin

[@firebladeclements]

This may help if your belt pops off at the motor. Yesterday, I was in that situation and loosened off the 4 motor mounts about 3/8" lifting the motor enough to get play for the belt to be back in place. Took a couple minutes and worked the treat! That's on a 1032 but most likely will work on most models I'm guessing. First time in 14 years I've had that issue. Interestingly it's been inside all its life and after 260 hours the belts are still in great shape! Watched this afterwards, thanks for posting bud! I'll definitely be using your lifting method if ever required in the future!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@firebladeclements After 14 years your tension spring is likely tired allowing excess slack. I found a nearby extra hole to stretch it further

[@randygreiner594]

Out standing video. Saved me at least $200. You should remind viewers to re-engage the free roll in the rear. I thought I did something wrong for about 15 minutes and even put it back up on the lift before realizing that I left out the rod for free rolling.

[@MowerMike]

Haha we have all been there, but it sure feels good when you push that lever in and it fixes it like magic. Glad the video helped

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@randygreiner594 One time I forgot to replace the spark plug! I thought I blew the engine!

[@jeffadams4005]

Thank you Mike!!!! The rope worked beautifully!!!! You had the best solution. My tractor is up and running again.

[@MowerMike]

Sweet now get to mowin!

[@boatbuilder1954]

I really appreciate you taking the time to video this. I need to do this on my 1054 and also the deck belt and replace the pto, pto works for now but when I changed the deck belt I wasn’t careful and the round up shaped belt guard wasn’t installed correctly to keep the pto from turning and you know what happened, when I started the mower to engage the pto the pto spun and pulled the wires out of it! Great video thanks

[@MowerMike]

Uggg that sucks. Glad the video helped

[@fergusonto-2032]

I have a Cub Cadet LGT 1054 , it looks similar to this one , I’ve got to replace the drive belt , I didn’t know how I was going to hold the clutch to get the bolt loose but thanks to you now I know , I couldn’t thank you enough for this video .

[@MowerMike]

Glad to help, getting the clutch off is the tricky part

[@CoreyThilges]

I had to replace my 1054 drive belt here a couple weeks ago. The trick with seizing the engine took a bit of trial but I got it to work! Thank you for putting this video out, made the choice to buy the $20 belt over a new zero turn!

[@MowerMike]

Excellent to hear, those zeroturns are nice but high dollar

[@sergeantsausage2609]

New first time home owner 2 acres to mow No money Broken belt Thank you for this

[@MowerMike]

You are winning my man!

[@jubjubs1000]

Yep i know the feelin, When you go to mow this mower just keeps breaking. my mower now loves to idle jump so im guessing carb clean job next. after i get this drive line done.

[@ClockwerkDIY]

Great video, MowerMike! It helped fix my Enduro XT1. A bit different, but never would have removed the pulley without seeing it here. The rope trick worked great… though I probably shouldn’t have used the broken drive belt. All’s well that ends well.

[@MowerMike]

Haha as long as you got it back out of the hole we are all good my man!

[@MikeWIlliams-tr9jr]

Do you have a video for drive belt replacement on Enduro xt1

[@robincaruso2230]

Hi Mower Mike! I can’t thank you enough for this great tutorial video!! I am rehabbing a tractor for my son as a gift. I’m not exactly a motor-head, but I know my way around the machine. I was really dreading replacing the drive belt. But I had everything stripped down, so why not put a fresh belt on while I can. I was in and out and done in 30 minutes! I’m so proud of myself and very thankful for your video. I did find a faster trick to putting the belt around the middle pulleys without removing them. When I put my wrench on the bolt to remove it, I was able to push the pulley forward enough to slip the belt over my hand and onto the pulley. When I released my hold - she’s nice and tight! You have a great sense of humor and really make watching this fun. I’d hate to see what happens when you get one of your white t-shirts (or pumas) dirty!!! Keep up these great videos for folks like me. We really appreciate them! Happy mowing!!!

[@MowerMike]

Than you so much for the kind note. Replacing the drive belt on these is one of the harder jobs for sure. There is no better gift than a riding mower for a young man!

[@dinamat5963]

You were lucky to have 2 bolt mount belt guide that you can remove on your model. My LTX 1142KW had a plate with 3 sides wrapping the belt and no other way to remove belt from transmission side then to remove the plastic fan above. That's an other challenge, because you can't lock the trany. I plan to post short video on that , once I receive the belts I ordered.Good job posting all the details in this video.

[@MowerMike]

Very cool looking forward to the video. Please post it here on the comments so I can check it out.

[@dinamat5963]

@@MowerMike Here is the link to my video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmS2q2aJh9mYbZY

[@tracyclaystowell6431]

My son just bent the tab on one side and spun the belt off. I was able to thread it back on the same way. This is the best video for the routing of the new belt, worked great. I am just waiting for new idler pulleys to quiet the noise. Ten years of grass cutting and all three pulley bearings were shot. Clay

[@matts6869]

Nice video! You answered multiple questions of mine. One of which was that spring on the PTO. Mine was just hanging and I had no idea what it’s purpose was. Thanks for all your videos on the cub cadet GTX1054!!

[@MowerMike]

Glad a could help, those cub cadets are fickle beast haha

[@matts6869]

@@MowerMike ever replaced the idler pulleys? I purchased 2 new ones for my GTX1054 and the one with the belt keeper rod will not spin freely after tightening down. The other side spins fine. Do those pulley caps go bad or wear over time and maybe that’s causing it?

[@MowerMike]

@@matts6869 The bearings in the pullies go bad and cause the plastic to melt and drag in the belt. Is any easy replacement if there is any roughness at all when you turn them by hand

[@oladyoo]

Yep, me too...still not clear on why it's there or where to hook into the frame, but when I got into it, there's really only one notch in that corner.

[@chadsanford2860]

Thank you! Great video, to the point, could see exactly what you were doing. No bs music. Appreciate the hard work, hope the shirt made it out ok.

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped. My shirts are short lived down on the shop especially white one. :)

[@Falcon-tf4ww]

Mike, I have a Cub like the one you were working on. I smelled and saw some smoke come out from under the engine area and it smelled like rubber. I looked at my drive belt and it looks like it needs replacing. Thank You for showing us this video on how to replace it. You show short cuts and ‘easier’ ways around a situation. The Cub manual shows nothing on how to replace that belt. The manuals suggestion is to ‘see your local Cub Cadet dealer!’ No thank you! Thanks Mike.

[@MowerMike]

Haha you are welcome. That belt probably burned up for a reason. Check that all the pulleys are free and spinning when you get under it.

[@markhaney2510]

@@MowerMike Thanks for your info on how to change that belt. I watch other videos and they had a impack to get the PTO off but I didn't have one and your way with the rope work just fine made a hard job so easy to do and I save 150.00 on getting it fix plus to pick up and delivery was going to be 50.00 more. Again thanks so much.

[@ekaybeane]

Mine has done that 3 times this yr. Getting sick of changing them. All pulleys move easily so I have no idea why it's breaking belts. Mostly on start up it smokes, stinks for a couple seconds. Scared it's going to break belt number 4. Ugh

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

​@@ekaybeane The tension spring is either missing and laying in your yard or needs replaced.

[@ekaybeane]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP thanks. I'll have it checked.

[@steveclark4636]

Awesome video. Most descriptive I have seen. Well Done!

[@MowerMike]

Thanks Steve

[@bali295]

Very helpful video. I found another way. Remove the front and one backside pin. Push the deck back and holding tensioner and put pack pin the front pin. It worked well

[@MowerMike]

Great tip!!

[@HankBaugh]

Loved the vid. Got my answer right away on removing the PTO. Subscribed, as any viewer who benefits from a video should.

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped out. Check out the playlist section, I am trying to build this out similar to an encyclopedia for mower fixing

[@clarkstonguy1065]

Great tip on removing those pulleys and using the parking brake! I never would have tried that as I would have been worried that I would not be able to get the bolt back in on the last pulley, I would probably still be in the garage.

[@MowerMike]

It is the little things my man that help the most. Glad you got’er done, that drive belt is a bear.

[@michaeltucker605]

My name is also Mike and from one Mike to another thanks for the rope trick. I’m mowing grass and hauling ass.

[@MowerMike]

Haha best comment ever. Kick that grass’s ass Mike!!

[@nebander1]

Great video! Had me in stitches and sold me on cub cadet. Same job on a John Deere is a nightmare!

[@MowerMike]

Thanks, drive belts on all these mowers are a PIA to replace. Good lucj

[@mikekopf1173]

My favorite is the gob of spit that came out of his mouth at 11:37. I drool too when I'm working hard. True craftsman.

[@MowerMike]

Haha Thanks I think, not sure if I should be offended or complemented. All the stuff I work on though really is broke crap so these fixes are real

[@mikekopf1173]

@@MowerMike Not bashing you. I get focused too and do the same thing. Just thought it was funny.

[@MowerMike]

@@mikekopf1173 I appreciate it. I got a chuckle out of that, sent a pic of that comments to my buddies.

[@MrLarbear09]

Keep the videos coming! They are very useful thanks.

[@MowerMike]

You got it!

[@burrito2576]

Great Video! Great Energy & Humor! Rope trick 👍1st time working on a CC … you made it Easy Breezy.. Thanks 🙏

[@MowerMike]

I really appreciate the review glad it helped!

[@Detroitblue]

I have the LT1045 but I watched your video anyway and although there are some minor differences in the proceedure the biggest tip I picked up was using that hoist as opposed to getting up and down to crawl under the mower to work on my back. Boy or Boy did I save an lot of energy. My harbor freight $113 hoist was worth every bit of $400 for this job.

[@MowerMike]

Well done it is not an easy job

[@Detroitblue]

I would have put the level of difficulty at " for the mechanically inclined with some experience". I found this to be a easy repair but having all the right tools and know some tricks is what made it so. As mentioned. the hoist saved a lot of crawling on the ground and getting up and down. I would definitely utilize an impact tool to make quick work of getting off that PTO. Unlike my LT1045 the GTX also allows for removal of the pulley on the motor shaft and I thought that should've been easier than unbolting the engine and lifting it up to get the belt on the pulley but it looked little troublesome as well. The only other thing I saw in your repair was removal of one of the gulde pulleys to get the belt on and I am not sure why. All I had to do was pull a big screwdriver on the tensioner and pull back until the belt had enough slack. Never the less help me out a lot with your video. Thanks.

[@boatbuilder1954]

I am hearing a clicking noise I believe is coming from the drive belt area, pully ? fan hitting something? When I press on the brake the noise goes away. I have a GLTX 1054 I can't see up in there real good and I don't have a hoist like you do. Do you have any idea what may be making the clicking sound? Thanks for the video!

[@JFL829]

You have an excellent and fun way of explaining your work, that is amazing. Nice work and another great vid🤘🏽

[@MowerMike]

Thank you! As you know these videos take a decent amount of work but it is a blast.

[@JFL829]

@@MowerMike truly spoken, yes they do. At least you have fun and enjoy your work. It really shows in your final cut.

[@ron9814]

I was laughing so hard because I was ALSO wearing a white shirt, RIP white shirt, you will never be the same! Great video!

[@MowerMike]

Haha so true. Glad it helped

[@craigriffle2803]

I have had a bad time with this and I had a belt on there and ready and it was to old and wore out so ima go buy a new one for a million dollars but this is a good video showing and I did the rope trick and it worked great thank you

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helps. It is a bear of a job good luck

[@pcsmma]

Mike, I replaced the drive belt using this video. Thanks for the step by step. But the mower is not moving, forward or reverse! What should I check next?

[@MowerMike]

Make sure it isn’t in neutral. Push the lever in in the back

[@65GasBoy]

on the PTO Clutch, I usually leave one bolt out of the bracket on the PTO Clutch because you'll need to fish the mower deck belt through to get on the pulley of that PTO.

[@matthewwolfe4509]

Excellent video. I would have been lost trying this blind. Not sure why, but mine didn't have that easy 2 bolt belt guard on the transmission. Mine had one much like the front pulley. Had to pull battery and tray out then pull the pulley and fan to slip the belt on. What a pain!

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped. Working on these Cubs is a challenge

[@victorrossi6376]

Thank you for this video that saved me so much time and saved me from a lot of curse words! lol Very well done!

[@MowerMike]

Thanks but you can still curse, this is a bear of a job ;)

[@alanjenkins7346]

Thank you. Started hearing a knocking sound when you let pedal up. Push down it went away. A friend came over. I had chunks out of drive belt Mower is a 2013.

[@MowerMike]

Make sure to check your pullie bearings when you get that belt off, they could be part of your problem

[@alanjenkins7346]

Knocking was caused by big chunks out of belt and a lot of cracks. Started up when finished. No noise. Original belt for 2013. Thanks tho

[@roseell2008]

Great video! Thanks! The Engineering rocket scientist that design this set up should have to change a few of these belts themselves. You should not have to go though all this to change a belt. But of course it is what it is. Again we’ll done !

[@MowerMike]

Haha right this belt is a challenge, glad I could help ya out

[@t-rex6523]

Hey Mike! Great video!! It was a tremendous help when I had to change my drive belt. Winching it up, so I didn't have to crawl under my "mower from Hell" was brilliant.

[@MowerMike]

Haha I can relate, these Cub Cadets are frustrating machines. Wrenching mowers in the air is a life changer

[@tomdilley8454]

Great video fir a tricky job thanks Mike

[@MowerMike]

Yep it is a hard job glad it helped

[@foxmoth5477]

excellent videos - absolutely what i needed to know - same on a MTE Super Bronco mower with the 24HP Kohler engine!

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped appreciate the comment

[@foxmoth5477]

​@@MowerMike i have a MTD Super Bronco with a kohler - very similar but more like the Cub Cadet ltx1050vt slightly different rear trans pulley replacement needed - your videos and one by Sneeze Acres will clearly describe the procedure for a MTD Super Bronco and a Cub Cadet ltx1050vt

[@MowerMike]

@@foxmoth5477 That is good to know, thanks for the feedback I will add that in the description

[@DrumPeearl]

Hi Mike! Thanks for this other excellent video. would you recommend to tighten the pulley bolts with an impact or just with a torque wrench ?

[@MowerMike]

Just a tourqe wrench. I wouldn’t over-tighten the pulleys since they are just bearings.

[@jeffersononetwo]

Very much appreciated! Excellent job brother!

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped. Those drive belts are a PIA

[@ashleypuckett3761]

Great video. It was so helpful. I had 2 questions: The spring in your final step. We didnt have one? Is that a problem. Second, we noticed after replacement the steering wheel isnt straight. Dont remember noticing before. Could this be something we did wrong. To clarify if steering wheel is in appropriate position to indicate you would go straight the wheels are turned to go right. Any advice would be appreciated!

[@MowerMike]

Haha I have been there. It doesn’t matter if the wheel is straight or not. If you want to fix it take off the pinion gear and straighten the wheels and the steering wheel. Then reinstall the pinion, they have to all be in alignment to work. As far as the spring there should be a tensioner spring somewhere to hold the belt right

[@davekolp4552]

I put one of those blue belts on mine also. It's never been the same after that. I'm trying to adjust the tension, and it's just not right.

[@MowerMike]

Maybe you need a new spring?

[@santanasenemounnarath9218]

The fan blade ok the top of the transmission. What is it’s purpose? I replaced my drive belt but noticed that fan was apparently destroyed by the belt and my mower still won’t move. Any advice?

[@MowerMike]

It keeps the transmission cool. I would check and make sure some of that old belt isn’t stuck around the pulley freezing it up. Good luck

[@richstevens5727]

I have a 20-23yr old 1525 series cubby. Still has original belt but it's so loose and set rotted it needs replaced. 424hrs. I'm gonna try and tackle this project next weekend, clean er up, change oil, filter, fuel filter, and put it up for sale. Just bought a 240s john deere yesterday but I wanted to get the cub in good running shape before I put her up for sale.

[@MowerMike]

Good luck, the drive belt is a challenge. May just put a stronger spring on it and see if that tightens it up to save the hassle.

[@richstevens5727]

@@MowerMike I highly doubt thatll fix it. I was underneath it yesterday and theres cracks every 1/2-1" along almost the entire belt 🤦‍♂️😄. I started by seeing if I could get the the hydro box in the rear end to see if I just needed some fluid but the one I have is completely sealed from factory. Cant check or change the fluid so it must be the old belt causing it to "lose power" going up inclines. Plus that belt looks way looser than it should be. I'll just take my time and tinker with it until I get it. Seems like it can be annoying if you try and hurry but taking time and being patient shouldn't be too bad.

[@MowerMike]

@@richstevens5727 I would worry about messing with the transmission, typically it is the belt that is loose. Good luck, I have a hydro video that talks about loose belts also

[@klowngaming9748]

How did you get the front pulley off. Can't seem to get mine off

[@MowerMike]

Search my channel I have a few tricks to get the PTO off.

[@chivone21]

My biggest problem is getting underneath to work on that cub ltx1045. How is the best way, or how did YOU get that to stay up in the position you have it to work underneath it? I don't want to lay on my back under it if I can avoid that. I also don't want oil dripping, or seeping into anything if I start flipping that around. Can you tell me?

[@MowerMike]

You won’t like this answer but here ya go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4jGmGeFltt7o80 Unless you have some type of lift I don’t think you will be able to avoid crawling under it. It is not an easy, light or clean job.

[@Uuu29-fy2vc]

My transmission fan collapsed when the belt rode on it; is it necessary to have that fan?

[@MowerMike]

I assume they put it there for a reason. I have a video on how to replace it, is super easy. Look at my hydrostatic transmission playlist

[@Uuu29-fy2vc]

@@MowerMike my bolt that hold that bearing is stuck; I can’t unscrew it

[@xfactor.woolley3923]

Great job i will use this soon

[@MowerMike]

It isn’t an easy job good luck!

[@RandallLord]

I cant get my drive pully to come free from the shaft after removing the PTO. Any suggestions on how to free it?

[@MowerMike]

That is a bitch of an issue. Can try taping it with a hammer or try prying down with a big flat head screwdriver.

[@pcsmma]

@@MowerMikeThanks! Success! On to the next step

[@Gas_n_Gears]

I came across an LGT1054 hydro that has a hood sticker for a manual transmission tractor. Makes finding the right size belt a hassle.

[@MowerMike]

Interesting. Just go to a farm and ranch store and find one close inch wise. Good luck

[@Gas_n_Gears]

@@MowerMike The sticker called for a 138" deck belt, a 136" worked.

[@MowerMike]

@@Gas_n_Gears Nice well done! Replacing that belt sucks.

[@CaseySchmidtCaseySchmidt]

Thanks a lot, I appreciate it, The rope works great!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MowerMike]

Glad to help!

[@brandon_gb]

This is pretty much same for the 1050 to correct? Great video

[@MowerMike]

Yes sir they are all similar

[@ericyoder3074]

How do you get the clutch pulley off? I’m working on mine and it’s stuck on there.

[@MowerMike]

Just search my channel for the rope trick have a couple of videos on pulling clutches on Deeres and Cadets

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

Anyone have the 1142kw. It's got the 18 horse kawasaki motor? I've had this mower since 2010 and it still runs like a champ. 310 hours on it now and my hydro belt just went on the weekendend:(

[@aaronduvall8174]

Looking to put the drive belt on a 1000 series Cub cadet mower

[@MowerMike]

Strap her on!

[@456456459]

Just did mine last year and have to do it again. The reason why is that between the tension pulley and engine pully I am wearing on the steering shaft. Not sure why

[@456456459]

I have the belts routed right. Have checked that a few times.

[@MowerMike]

Got me, I know it is tight in there. I have some other cub cadet steeering videos you may want to check out

[@456456459]

Looks like it's gonna be a once a year event.

[@Jobiedean11]

Thanks for the video just helped me out 👍

[@MowerMike]

Good to hear, welcome aboard

[@scorpioslab]

Why would you be worried about Pistons slapping valves if you're not messing with the valve train, or push rods?

[@MowerMike]

I have no idea sorry this video was done a couple of years ago, I have no idea what random comments I made.

[@josephstanczak4340]

Great video, and the one with the rope trick. One thing I would mention: don't use an impact wrench when tightening the PTO belt back to the shaft - these really should be torqued to specs (50-55 ft/lbs for mine, depending on bolt diameter). Most OEM replacements will void the warranty on the replacement PTO if it's not torqued on correctly.

[@MowerMike]

Excellent point. I get a bit loose with torque specs working on these old mowers.

[@oladyoo]

Hi Mike, you're the best! Great attitude, very clear and laid back. Terrific job and concise info. I'm very mechanical, but not having a Cub before, this was invaluable. Actually priceless. I gently winched mine up by wrapping a cable around one front tire, got it up and set the front wheels on two HD steel horses. It left me room between to change the drive belt. YAY! Beats laying under it by miles. I could not find a spot to hook into the frame, like you seemed to, so how did you do that? Thanks.

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helps I appreciate the kind words. The only good spot up front is to hook a winch cable around the front axle. Or remove the deck and you can use the frame rails. Or you can totally make the tractor vertical and sit it on its but just be careful with spilling any fuel.

[@VentShop]

Doing this on a LT 1040 and honestly it's probably easier to just remove the four bolts that hold the engine in place and then just wiggle it around a bit. Don't have to pack the cylinder with rope and try to pull the sheaves off. I am leaving mine on the ground though an just drove up on some ramps but still easier and less hassle IMHO.

[@MowerMike]

Excellent point, scooting the motor forward is probably an easier method.

[@joyke66]

u know id got this gtx1054 3 years ago 4 850 bucks , worked pretty good until a year ago.. and the rest is u showing how to replaced the carb... still wating 4 d rigth 1, im sure is gonna work

[@MowerMike]

You got all the instruction I know how to on that rig, get’r done!

[@thAdmakesstuff09]

will this work on cub cadet gt1554?

[@MowerMike]

Sure

[@thAdmakesstuff09]

@@MowerMike sweet thanks bro helped me so much mower broke mid job 😅

[@vision2128]

Thanks it was easy perfect video

[@MowerMike]

Glad it helped

[@GerryStarr16Clark]

Thanks that helps me out alot

[@big_watson2015]

I’ve used impact guns on those left and right, I don’t understand why you say you can’t

[@MowerMike]

Nor do I

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Going to wrestle mine today, wish me well

[@MowerMike]

Good luck, it is a PIA

[@freddycabrera8558]

Hey man what size belt is that ?? Thanks

[@MowerMike]

Check out the video description, there is a link to the belt I used there

[@jeremyhefner1139]

Great video thanks

[@MowerMike]

You are welcome glad it helped

[@jubjubs1000]

Well. Sh!t. This may take me all day.. lol Thank you for the help video!

[@MowerMike]

It is a true PIA.

[@jubjubs1000]

@@MowerMike sure is, got it done with your help tho thank you!

[@jmead2294]

😪 I got the bolt out of mine but the PTO doesn't want to come off. "2007" GT1554

[@MowerMike]

They can get stuck try beating on it or prying it, just don’t bend the pulley

[@jmead2294]

@@MowerMike I got it off. All steering repair and belts replaced and new tires on. This GT1554 is like new again. Mike, I dont know how many of these lawn tractors are still out there, but you may want to do a video on changing out the coils. The 2007 models had coils that were powered by the battery. the were such a pain in the ba-donk-a-donk that they changed them to an alternate type to generate their own power. I had to change mine out when one coil went bad and I only got spark on the drivers side cylinder. It's a bit of a set up with rewiring. Thanks for yer help buddy..

[@ekaybeane]

I call mine cuss ta'death. Replaced 3 drive belts this year.

[@MowerMike]

Yep Cub Cadets kinda suck. Check out this review video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faPPp3yjjN-kjdUsi=TMDzy36K1hOU8-y0

[@ekaybeane]

Yep. Pure junk.

[@JosephRiggs-ji5me]

What if the pulley don't come off

[@MikeWIlliams-tr9jr]

What if the pulley don't want to come off after taking bolt out?

[@jw8406]

Should the engine drive belt pulley be frozen and or rusted on and can't be removed; an alternative is to loosen the 4 bolts that secures the engine to the frame. Might not be necessary to remove these (about 2 inch long) bolts but on the other hand you might need to. If you remove these engine bolts use a Philips screwdriver to align the bolt holes to reinstall the bolts. So, after loosening try to shift the engine back, forth, left & right even lift a bit. The purpose of lifting and shifting the engine is to gain enough space to work the belt into place onto the engine pulley. This works. However; sometimes, the engine securing bolts are just as frozen as the engine pulley. Penetrating oil an impact wrench and a pulley puller may be necessary to remove the engine pulley. Do not have the mower lifted into a vertical position, you don't want the engine to fall off the mower, use good common sense.

[@MowerMike]

Excellent advice for when that PTO is froozen on the crankshaft!

[@bobsacket2980]

@@MowerMike I thought I'd be clever and remove just 3 (since I had the mower up at an angle) and just pivot it on the remaining bolt. No go because of the muffler. It holds the motor in place. I'll try laying it level and removing all 4. I hope I don't have to try and remove the rusted muffler bolts. Last Cub Cadet I'll buy.

[@MowerMike]

@@bobsacket2980 Check out my head gasket video if want to see how I took off the muffler. And if you need a chuckle look at my cub cadet review videos. Good luck

[@bobsacket2980]

Forgot to mention I have an XT1 54 inch. The GTX looks easier to work on. Ok, I bought a gear puller. The shaft for the puller sunk into the bolt hole! I had to clean up the threads. I found something to use to keep the puller shaft from going in the hole. The freakin pull was so stuck (after using penetrating oil on it a week ago and letting it set) that It just ended up bending the pully lips (?). That was fun trying to bend back. I ended up taking the muffler pipes off, removing all the motor bolts and used a pry bar to lift the motor at an angle to get the belt on. I had to bend the guards to do this. Screw cub cadet for not simply using a removable guard! The guard were just leaves of the chassis opening bent down at right angles. Very sturdy but bad design. The closest service place is 40 miles one way. They want $50 each way just for travel! I don't have a trailer. I guess next time I'll borrow a pickup, remove the deck and put it in the bed. Luckily I have a sharp decline from my drive to my yard so I'll be able to use some 2x10s to roll it on. I guess you could winch it up. If I can sell it I'm getting another yard man. Last one lasted 12 years mowing yard and rough fields. I just wanted a larger deck since it really cut the time down on mowing 3+ acres.

[@jabjk1]

Thank you!

[@MowerMike]

You bet!

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Going to build on with gears I'm fighting mine and I have one hand

[@MowerMike]

What are you planning on building?

[@cowboywoodard2569]

@@MowerMike Howdy, got to thinking, rear sprockets can you call me?

[@MowerMike]

@@cowboywoodard2569 Nope it isn’t that type of show

[@davelawler7599]

Thanks!

[@financialadvisor1000]

Solid.

[@MowerMike]

Word

[@blueplasma5589]

1:38 to tell me to "take the mower deck off". Cut, Take Two! That shoulda ended up on the editors floor. Lol taking the old belt off is easy, just snip It, but draw a pic. The way it,s fed thru before you snip, Lol

[@MowerMike]

A lot of what I shoot is very amateur lol take it with a grain of salt

[@randynutty9162]

Ile do same job 30 mins start 2 finish

[@MowerMike]

I bet you can’t do it while filming it for KZbin across about 20 different shots.

[@sandymorelli9215]

👍

[@MowerMike]

Get’er Done!

[@brookeadams2524]

You have the wrong belt linked... it should be a 78 inch not a 87 inch.

[@MowerMike]

Maybe for your mower but not this one.

[@robertreed6635]

I was actually going to ask what the length was going to be cuz I got to do mine glad I looked at the video cuz I already freaked out a few times and I don't need to kill anybody tomorrow they're nice people at the ace place so you know doing this all psycho they go over there

[@MowerMike]

@@robertreed6635 It is just a mower belt, but I get how frustrating they can be. The size listed for this one wasn’t right online.

[@randygreiner594]

Cub Cadet site shows multiple belt lengths based on the year manufactured.

[@robertzimmer4703]

Nathan Griggs

[@MowerMike]

What is up with Mr Griggs?

[@RhondaLindamood]

one day you'll bend a valve

[@MowerMike]

Yep and you can say Told Ya So!!! This must be my wife lol

[@mikeyspeeds1056]

You are changing the belt often because it's not an OEM belt. The materials used are way better. I just changed my belt on a 2006 LT1045 at 400 hours. The belt had massive chunks missing and solid cracks but didn't break!

[@MowerMike]

Sorry not buying that, these belts are all made in China same crap just belts

[@mikeyspeeds1056]

@@MowerMike So how many hours did you are do you get off those D&D belts then? I bet you anything it's not 400 hours. Yes my belt was $40 but at 400 hours since 2006, I will take that anyday.

[@MowerMike]

@@mikeyspeeds1056 No idea have never had to change one twice.