Cub Cadet 340 - Belt Removal and Replacement; Off-Season Storage

engine performance and life. Be certain to remove all
dirt and combustible debris from muffler area.
CLEANING THE TINE AREA
Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use.
The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off
immediately instead of after it dries.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Your tiller has been engineered with belts made of
special material (Kevlar Tensile). They should not be
replaced with an off-the-shelf belt.
If belt replacement is required, order belt by part
number from your nearest authorized service dealer.
Drive Belt Part No. 754-0428
Forward Drive Belt
(Refer to Figure 15)
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire
against the engine.
2. Remove the belt cover from the left side of the
tiller as follows.
a. Remove two self-tapping screws and flat wash¬
ers from the front of belt cover. See figure 15.
b. Remove the hex stop nut and fiat washer from
the side of the belt cover.
3. Remove the belt from the idler pulley and from
around the chain case pulley.
4. Loosen the hex bolt which secures the engine
pulley. See figure 15. Siide the pulley half out
from between the belt keepers. Remove the belt.
5. Reassemble new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
NOTE: Upon reassembly, make certain the belt is
routed in between the belt keepers at the engine
pulley, and over the idler pulley as shown in figure 15.
Be certain to adjust the clutch control as instructed in
the final clutch adjustment section of assembly
instructions.
Belt
Pulley
FIGURE 15.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than
30 days, the following precautions are recommended.
1. W orking outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel tank.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
A WARNING: DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE
SMOKING, OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE.
2. D rain all the oil from the crankcase (this should
be done after the engine has been operated and
is still warm) and refill the crankcase with fresh
oil.
3. P rotect the inside of the engine for storage as
instructed in the separate engine manual packed
with your tiller.
4. C lean the engine and the entire tiiler thoroughly.
5. W ipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any springs,
bearings and cables.
6 . S tore in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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