Cub Cadet RT65 User Manual

Idler Pulley Rod
After the belt tension has been adjusted, if the belt is excessively
stretched, you may need to adjust the idler pulley rod. This can
be checked easily.
With the engine off and the clutch control bail disengaged, shift
the gear selection handle to each forward mode. If the indicator
bracket touches the idler pulley rod with the clutch control bail
disengaged, then an adjustment is necessary.
Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the 1.
engine.
Remove the belt cover as described under Belt 2.
Replacement in the Service section.
Remove the hairpin clip and spring washer from the idler 3.
pulley rod. See Fig. 6-1.
Move the idler pulley rod to the lower hole in the idler 4.
bracket.
Replace the spring washer and hairpin clip. 5.
Check the clearance of the idler pulley rod to the indicator 6.
bracket by shifting to each forward mode.
Control Rod
Indicator Bracket
Rubber Washer
Idler Puller Rod
Hairpin Clip
Figure 6-1
15se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s

Cub Cadet RT65 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	RT65
Category	Tiller
Language	English