Service; Belt Replacement - Cub Cadet FT24 Manual De Operación

Service

WARNING!
Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine
before performing any repairs.
Engine
Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual for
engine maintenance instructions.
Tines
Clean the underside of the tine shield after each
use. The dirt washes off the tines easier if rinsed off
immediately instead of after it dries. Always towel
dry the tiller afterwards and apply a light coat of oil
or silicone to prevent rusting or water damage.
NOTE: Never use a "pressure washer" to clean
your tiller. Water can penetrate tight areas of
the tiller and its chain case and cause serious
damage to machine.
Lubrication
Pivot Points
Remove the belt cover and lubricate all the pivot
points and linkages at least once a season with light
oil. Keep the belts free of lubrication.
Tine Shafts
Remove the tine assemblies and lubricate the tine
shafts at least once a season.
Wheel Shafts
Remove the wheel assemblies and lubricate the axle
shafts at least once a season.
Chain Drive
The chain drive is pre-lubricated and sealed at
factory.
Adjustments
Cable Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this
manual for instructions on adjusting the forward
and reverse cables.
Tines
With the outer tines installed, the working width of the
machine is 24". This width may be expanded to 26" by
removing the clevis and cotter pins, sliding each outer
tine outward away from the center of the tiller and re-
securing the pins in the holes provided. See Figure 5-1.
24"
Outer Tine
Cotter Pin
Figure 5-1
Off-Season Storage
If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than
30 days, the following steps should be taken to
prepare the tiller for storage.
1. Clean the exterior of the engine and the
entire tiller thoroughly. Lubricate the tiller as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. The use of pressure washers is not
recommended for cleaning your tiller. They
may cause damage to electric components,
spindles, pulleys, bearings or the engine.
The use of pressure washers will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
4. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
5. Store tiller in a clean, dry area. Do not store
next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated area or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment and especially
any springs, bearings, and cables.

Belt Replacement

Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of
special material (Kevlar Tensile) for longer life and
better performance. It should not be replaced with
an off-the-shelf belt. Order all belts through you
authorized service dealer.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
against the engine.
2. Remove the belt cover from the left side of the
tiller by removing the two hex washer screws
and the lock nut and washer. See Figure 5-2.
Belt Cover
Clevis Pin
3. Remove the idler pulley bolt and move the
belt from under the idler pulley keeper. See
Figure 5-3.
26"
Idler Pulley
Idler Pulley
Bolt
Flat Washer
Lock Nut
Hex Washer Screws
Figure 5-2
Keeper
Figure 5-3
4. Using a 1⁄2" wrench, remove the hex screw
securing the belt keeper to the engine. See
Figure 5-4.
Belt Keeper
Hex Screw
Figure 5-4
5. Remove the belt.
6. When installing a new belt, or reinstalling the
oldbe sure to place the wider side of the belt
away from the engine and transmission pulleys.
Idler Pulley
Engine Pulley
Figure 5-5
NOTE: Upon reassembly, make certain that
the idler pulley keeper is as shown in Figure
5-5. Take note of the notch on the bottom
of the keeper and the alignment when
reassembling with the replacement belt.
NOTE: After re-installing the belt, double-
check the cable adjustment. Refer to the
Assembly & Set-Up section for instructions on
adjusting the cable.
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Transmission
Pulley
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