LT 1040 PTO not engaging properly
 

My LT1040 doesn't engage the blades properly. the spindles and belt are new. The lever which engages the blade is a bit bent and doesn't pull the cable forward properly. I am going to replace the cable as well. but not sure how to get the lever out .
Wonder if anyone has seen this before?? If anyone has a trick to get the lever out, please advise. I'm hoping it's not as difficult as it looks.

The lever which engages the blade is a bit bent and doesn't pull the cable forward properly

Isn't it that the lever/engages an idler to keep the belt tight? ? Are you talking Part #42?

https://www.partstree.com/parts/cub-...-1c097h-after/

I had a similar situation with my Z-turn and found out it was just a bad safety switch. Replaced all 3 of those boogers and no more problem.

Cub Cadet 123

i broke my cable , having the same prob.there is no info on replacing the blade engage cable ANY where , that i can find. It looks like you have to take the mower totally apart.

Sam. Please start you own thread. Take some pictures and show us whats going on