2544 metal rod location

[LT1045wrh]

Hi Everybody
I was cleaning my CC GT2544 and noticed this piece of metal with a loop on the end hanging downwards. Does it belong somewhere? What’s its purpose?
Thank you for any guidance.

 

[Ozcub]

Yep , that is a belt retaining spring it is supposed to be pointing upward not down
It is designed to stop belt from jumping off the 90 degree pulley between PTO and 90 degree pulley
Get a parts manual and it will show you where it should be positioned

 

[LT1045wrh]

Yep , that is a belt retaining spring it is supposed to be pointing upward not down
It is designed to stop belt from jumping off the 90 degree pulley between PTO and 90 degree pulley
Get a parts manual and it will show you where it should be positioned

Thanks, I’ll look again at the parts manual.

 

[LT1045wrh]

Thanks, I’ll look again at the parts manual.

Doesn’t really show where it attaches. Is it supposed to attach to a spring?

 

[Rivets]

That is a belt guide. In this manual go to page 16, part number 10. Should be mounted close enough to the pulley that so the belt will not not jump odd the pulley when the tension is released. https://apps.mtdproducts.com/manuals/769-04806.pdf

 

[Ozcub]

You keep your GT2544 in good nick

 

[LT1045wrh]

That is a belt guide. In this manual go to page 16, part number 10. Should be mounted close enough to the pulley that so the belt will not not jump odd the pulley when the tension is released. https://apps.mtdproducts.com/manuals/769-04806.pdf

Yes, but does it attach to that spring, part #11?