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Originally Posted by gamble71
Hi all. Newby here, name's gamble. Former Army, now disabled vet in clarksville, Tn. Married with one daughter. Now to the question  Picked up a cub cadet 682 the other day and it throw the belt while mowing  I've looked on-line and it seems the belt is a 5/8x72. I was hoping someone could verify this before I go spending money. This is my first house and hence, my first tractor. Wife's already mad I didn't buy a new one, so trying to fix this before she finds out  Ppreciate any help  |
I am not familar with that model but had very good luck with Napa when we had a Napa store. They can measure the belt if it only broke in one spot and supply a suitable replacement (my 1872 has an indicator, 2 notches that if the belt is the right length, you can adjust between the notches). I smoked my first replacement belt as I did not have it in the belt guide properly, so make sure everthing is in alignment. I also had a front seal go in my 1872 like FWJ but was able to replace it before the engine was damaged. I noticed oil on the floor and upon inspection, the seal had walked forward on the shaft from the pressed in position. And yes to your earlier question which you answered yourself. I have found with almost every engine that if you have oil (and water in water-cooled) your good to go, meaning always check your machine before use. As you become more familar with your equipment, you notice when things are not right or different, pay attention and it will usually save a major repair later on.