Help get belt back on Honda HRR2162SDA

[thebigad]

I was mowing the lawn the other day and the drive feature suddenly stopped working. I tipped the mower to the side and noticed that the belt had come loose. I took off the metal plate that covers the belt area. I was able to loop the belt around the transmission-side pulley, but could not stretch it enough to align it to the wheel above the blade bolts. I noticed that the transmission could be swung inwards to create some relief, but that was not enough. There is a bolt with springs that is next to the pulley. I suspect that it may be useful in getting the belt back on, but I'm not sure what to do. Turning the bolt in either direction does not seem to do anything. In the attached picture, the bolt I'm talking about is #4.

So what do I do? Am I going about it the wrong way? I just need to get the belt back on!

Thanks.

 

[robert@honda]

I was mowing the lawn the other day and the drive feature suddenly stopped working. I tipped the mower to the side and noticed that the belt had come loose. I took off the metal plate that covers the belt area. I was able to loop the belt around the transmission-side pulley, but could not stretch it enough to align it to the wheel above the blade bolts. I noticed that the transmission could be swung inwards to create some relief, but that was not enough. There is a bolt with springs that is next to the pulley. I suspect that it may be useful in getting the belt back on, but I'm not sure what to do. Turning the bolt in either direction does not seem to do anything. In the attached picture, the bolt I'm talking about is #4.

So what do I do? Am I going about it the wrong way? I just need to get the belt back on!

Thanks.

Some of the SDA models could benefit from a stopper kit, which helps hold the belt in place. There was a Service Bulletin issued for this problem way back in 2002. So first check the frame serial number of your mower. If it is between 6000001-6099999, it would be good to purchase and install the stopper kit. Any dealer can do this for you, or you can DIY with the detailed instructions in the attached bulletin. The stopper kit is Honda Part Number 06915-VG4-305, and I'd go ahead and put on a new belt at the same time; Honda Part Number 22431-VG3-B00.

 

[thebigad]

Some of the SDA models could benefit from a stopper kit, which helps hold the belt in place. There was a Service Bulletin issued for this problem way back in 2002. So first check the frame serial number of your mower. If it is between 6000001-6099999, it would be good to purchase and install the stopper kit. Any dealer can do this for you, or you can DIY with the detailed instructions in the attached bulletin. The stopper kit is Honda Part Number 06915-VG4-305, and I'd go ahead and put on a new belt at the same time; Honda Part Number 22431-VG3-B00.

Thanks, but how do I get the belt back on in the first place? Is it something to do with that bolt?

 

[robert@honda]

Thanks, but how do I get the belt back on in the first place? Is it something to do with that bolt?

The .PDF file I included in my first post has instructions on how to install a belt (and stopper). The bolt is called a tensioner bolt, and it's used to hold the tensioner spring in place. The tensioner spring is what holds the belt tight against the transmission pulley. Open the .PDF and take a look for complete details.

 

[thebigad]

The .PDF file I included in my first post has instructions on how to install a belt (and stopper). The bolt is called a tensioner bolt, and it's used to hold the tensioner spring in place. The tensioner spring is what holds the belt tight against the transmission pulley. Open the .PDF and take a look for complete details.

OK. Thanks!