Both belt keeper bolts in place? They typically look like studs with a 5/16 hex on the very end - they'll have 5/16-18 threads, they thread into the frame under engine and stick down close to the PTO section of the engine pulley - When deck is engaged (belt tight) they should be close enough that they do not quite touch belt (or pulley) and when disengaged, deck belt will tend to "round out" and contact the belt guide bolts which causes belt to "pooch" out from the pulley (since it won't return to "round").. In short, should be 2 belt guide bolts (they have to be removed to change PTO Belt)lefty wrote: But the blades are staying partly engaged even at the top. If I pull back on the handle, the blades will stop but once I take the tension off and let it relax into position, the blades start spinning again.
If your belt guide bolts are there and correctly in place and belt still too tight, then yes there is adjustment to compensate for wear in deck- Also, check for wear on the deck height detent bracket - Often there is wear that allows the deck height lever to move forward far enough to engage deck. (The stop should hold lever far back enough that deck pulleys contact the blade brake pads bolted up under fender footrests) so, you may need a PTO / Deck Height detent bracket..... and re-adjustment of that ferrule you mention
I found some info on the internet stating that the Rod Disengatement lever needs to be adjusted. I believe it connects to a hole with a pin into the Shaft Assembly Stab per the schematic I was looking at. I believe I need to disconnect it and turn clockwise to cause the deck to move more forward when raised to the top setting. Am I on the right track?
I ran it for about 45 seconds before noticing this problem. The pulley got pretty hot during that time, which I'm guessing is due to the fact that the blades were partially engaged causing a whole lot of friction as the belt kind of slipped on the pulley for that time. It was very hot to the touch.
Once I get this done, she's out of my garage....yay!
lefty wrote:
When you refer to the detent bracket, do you mean the notched thing on the side with the different deck height settings?
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