You need to remove the deck according to the directions in the manual. Once the deck is off the machine flip it over and use a 2x4 to keep the blade from turning. Then you a socket to loosen the nut. Put your new blades on a torque to specs. (I think it is 70 ft lbs).
Brake safety switch cub cadet 1045
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It's right on the deck
It will go off after the next hour of use
Which one? Blade = 754-04033 Transmission = 754-0461
how do you change drive belt on a ltx 1040 cub cadet
pto switch energizes a vacuum solenoid which puts pressure on the pto belts
www.cubcadet.com for parts or a cub cadet dealer. The old number but is the same blade is 742-XXXXX.
Tip the seat forward, remove the battery and battery box, and you will see it mounted to the back of the tractor frame
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