2005 Cub Cadet belt breaking.

[bwestbrook]

2005 Cub lawn tractor has too steep of an angle on the deck belt. Belt has been replaced 3 times in past few weeks. Any fix? I read where this has been a problem on them.

 

[benski]

I'll give it a go. Make sure your pulleys are in perfect shape. If they are pinched, spread, or bent, that belt will shake like a wet dog. When the deck is lowered and the belt has to work on a different plane, the problem gets worse. Also, be sure you are using the correct size belt. Very obvious, but I've seen 1/2" belts where 5/8" should be, etc. Hope this helps. I take a 3"X5" note card and use it as a gauge. With a felt tip marker mark a spot on the pulley and the card where the top (or bottom, whatever's easy) and then rotate that pulley. Voila! Instant, easy visual reference.:smile: Good luck, let us know how you do and what you find.

 

[bwestbrook]

Thanks for reply. Pulleys are good belt is correct size. It is just a bad design. Alot of people have had this problem. Didn't know if there might be an easy fix.

 

[Chev]

I have read somewhere about a belt tensioner update from 05. Check with a dealer on that. You may have an easy fix.