Wont run under load after replacing drive belt

rickh281 · May 23, 2013

I own a Cub Cadet LT1045, replaced the drive belt and it ran under load for approximately 1 minute. I got it back started by feathering the choke, ran at low idle for several minutes, increased rpm's to full, still ok, engaged forward gear and it stalled after several seconds. Fuel is good, oil the same. I did have it standing on its tail as I did the repairs. I've read other threads, don't know if I messed up the timing or how that could occur. Just pulled off the clutch assembly, bent the keeper tabs open to install the belt, then put the clutch back on.

Thank you for your help.

Rick

savageactor7 · May 24, 2013

Good morning, try jacking up the rear wheels just off the ground and after the engine has warmed up try some back and forth peddle action. That might clear up any air bubbles in the system...if that is the problem.