Doesnt want to climb hills any more, need help (please)
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Took it apart last night, pulleys were fine, everything moving as it should. I am stumped
If its only acting up in one direction than its not usually a belt issue.
Sometimes guys will over adjust the shift lever to make it go a little faster and doing so can sacrifice some reverse pressure.
I'd make sure the shift lever is properly centered as described in the manual on page 24 and 25.
Some units also have issue with water contamination if stored outdoors make sure the fluid is not milky, contaminated, or even low.
Sometimes guys will over adjust the shift lever to make it go a little faster and doing so can sacrifice some reverse pressure.
I'd make sure the shift lever is properly centered as described in the manual on page 24 and 25.
Some units also have issue with water contamination if stored outdoors make sure the fluid is not milky, contaminated, or even low.
Cusser
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So - did you ever install a brand-new belt? If so, was it the same size or 1/2 inch smaller?
Belt will be here tomorrow morning, will let you know how it goes
Thanks for the link, will take a look at the fluid, tractor does stay outside. Putting new belt on tomorrow
GearHead36
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I found a big chunk missing from my deck belt last year, and replaced it. I couldn't believe how much further I had to move the tensioner pulley to get that new belt on. With the old belt, when I hit the PTO, it would squall a bit at first. With the new belt... nothing. So I agree, belts are wear items.
Cusser
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Sometimes it takes a retired industrial R&D chemist/former air-cooled VW mechanic to tackle a simple issue.
As a belt wears and slips, it glazes and won't grab as well. I have a 2005 Craftsman LT1000 I use to cut weeds such as tumbleweeds in a small town, and I always have a supply of new belts, blades, spindles, pulleys on hand....and I only use Kevlar belts.