bertsmobile1
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Finally got well enough to tackle some of the jobs been in here since Christmas.
Run into a problem with a 2017 Yardman 23 Auto Special 13AP604H671. Ser # 1B167H20372
I think it must either be an export only special or a Canadian made one because that model number comes up "Not Found "
Now it uses a very narrow 46" ( H ) deck with a single PTO/blade belt, not the usual 2 belt system with double pulley.
According to my wholesaler it takes an A122 ( US size ) belt # 954-04118 belt if fitted with a 4.5" idler or a # 954- 04153 belt when fitted with a 3.5" idler.
Now the first problem is both these belts code out to being the same size ( which they can't be ).
Second problem is according to the belt routing decal on the deck, the tension pulley is on the tension side of the drive pulley and not on the slack side where it should be.
Third problem is the belt is loose so does not drive the blades.
The next size down MTD deck ( A 119.25) belt is too short.
Any one have any experience with this deck before I take to it with the welder ?
Is the catalogue wrong & it should be a B section belt ?
The pulleys are deep enough and it has an electric PTO .
Not sure if the tension pulley plate has been installed wrong but if it is reversed so the sprung pulley is where it should be the 4.5" flat idler would have a B section turning too tight a reverse bend between it & the center blade pulley.
Run into a problem with a 2017 Yardman 23 Auto Special 13AP604H671. Ser # 1B167H20372
I think it must either be an export only special or a Canadian made one because that model number comes up "Not Found "
Now it uses a very narrow 46" ( H ) deck with a single PTO/blade belt, not the usual 2 belt system with double pulley.
According to my wholesaler it takes an A122 ( US size ) belt # 954-04118 belt if fitted with a 4.5" idler or a # 954- 04153 belt when fitted with a 3.5" idler.
Now the first problem is both these belts code out to being the same size ( which they can't be ).
Second problem is according to the belt routing decal on the deck, the tension pulley is on the tension side of the drive pulley and not on the slack side where it should be.
Third problem is the belt is loose so does not drive the blades.
The next size down MTD deck ( A 119.25) belt is too short.
Any one have any experience with this deck before I take to it with the welder ?
Is the catalogue wrong & it should be a B section belt ?
The pulleys are deep enough and it has an electric PTO .
Not sure if the tension pulley plate has been installed wrong but if it is reversed so the sprung pulley is where it should be the 4.5" flat idler would have a B section turning too tight a reverse bend between it & the center blade pulley.