Cub Cadet RT 65 H Rear-Tine Garden Tiller Operation Manual - Page 15

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. 1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine. 2. Remove the belt cover as described under Belt Replacement in the Service section. 3. Remove the hairpin clip and spring washer from the idler pulley rod. See Fig. 6-1. Rubber Washer Control Rod Indicator Bracket Hairpin Clip Idler Puller Rod Figure 6-1 4. Move the idler pulley rod to the lower hole in the idler bracket. 5. Replace the spring washer and hairpin clip. 6. Check the clearance of the idler pulley rod to the indicator bracket by shifting to each forward mode. Section 6 - Maintenance & Adjustments 15