Replace Transmission Drive Belt on Cub Cadet XT1 [Easier Than You Think!]

[@tedcasey3146]

Best video on this topic I have found. Well done!

[@JLPicard440]

TYSM for the great feedback! So glad I could help.

[@supra2800]

4:57 the "U"-part of that spring has just snapped for me yesterday and the Cub Cadet stopped moving. I had no idea where to actually attach it to on the frame, so your video was really helpful in that regard. Now I just need to find a new spring. Or maybe I can just bend a new "U" on it...

[@JLPicard440]

HI, It would probably be difficult to bend a new "U". If you heat it up, it'll weaken it and it won't last. If you get your model number from under the seat you can go to a website like www.partstree.com and plug in that model number. From there you can get the parts breakdown and get the part number for the spring and get a new one...

[@SerendipitySue]

just working on my xt1 now... It has an electric clutch. The clutch easily came off, but I'm not sure how to get the front drive pulley off so I can install the belt. On my tractor you don't have to remove the rear transmission fan. The belt will go over/around it.

[@JLPicard440]

HI.... The pulley assy should come off pretty similar to this one. I don't remember but is the bolt for the PTO the same bolt that holds the drive pulley on? If I remember right it is. once that clutch is off the pulley should come off too.... If it's not wanting to come off tap it a few times with a hammer in an area that won't damage anything.... Of course it'd be better if I could see it!

[@SerendipitySue]

@@JLPicard440 thx, I put pd blaster on it and tapped with a hammer and it came off 👍 thx

[@JLPicard440]

Excellent! Glad you got it off...