need help with JD X540 mower belt

[JBBILS28L]

Hi all, I'm working on my recently widowed neighbor's X540. In the process of routine maintenance, I removed the 54" mower belt. Now I'm putting it back together, and the belt is rubbing on the deck mounting bracket (1). For the life of me, I can't figure out what I've done differently in putting it back together. Also, the main pulley is lightly riding on the idler pulley tension bar (2) and spring (3). I don't think it should be doing that, but there is a wear mark (4) that looks like it could've been worn by that pulley riding on it. If that's true, why does that mark now fall ｽ" away? Can anyone help me? I think I can solve this whole thing by putting a spacer washer under #5, but that certainly wasn't there when I took it apart.

 

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Hi all, I'm working on my recently widowed neighbor's X540. In the process of routine maintenance, I removed the 54" mower belt. Now I'm putting it back together, and the belt is rubbing on the deck mounting bracket (1). For the life of me, I can't figure out what I've done differently in putting it back together. Also, the main pulley is lightly riding on the idler pulley tension bar (2) and spring (3). I don't think it should be doing that, but there is a wear mark (4) that looks like it could've been worn by that pulley riding on it. If that's true, why does that mark now fall ｽ" away? Can anyone help me? I think I can solve this whole thing by putting a spacer washer under #5, but that certainly wasn't there when I took it apart.

http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/J...f-47e7-a263-f3b15c7c0083_zpsc3668a2d.jpg.html

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By number five in the second picture there are two bolt holes in the ARM what happens when you use the second bolt hole

 

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By number five in the second picture there are two bolt holes in the ARM what happens when you use the second bolt hole

Also here is the diagram http://www.google.com/search?client...1.7.871.WMq1dYf_2Qk#biv=i|2;d|jtitGpuqCESxLM:
And how worn is the belt

 

[JBBILS28L]

By number five in the second picture there are two bolt holes in the ARM what happens when you use the second bolt hole

The second "hole" is actually an indentation that protrudes on the opposite side. In the bracket is a hole that the protrusion fits into. That forces the alignment to be correct. But, I also wondered about that. Even after I cleaned up the bracket, I could still tell by the wear marks where it had been bolted together before, and just aligned it based on that, which is really the only way it would fit. I'll take a look at your links and see what I find. Thanks.

 

[JBBILS28L]

Also here is the diagram john deere x540 deck belt diagram - Google Search
And how worn is the belt

I found this from your link:

Anyone have this happen spring rub x540? - MyTractorForum.com - The Friendliest Tractor Forum and Best Place for Tractor Information

It addresses part of my problem, but not the belt rubbing, so I'm still on the hunt. I was borderline on replacing the belt, but decided to keep it. I have no experience with it; do you think it looks worn? I've got more pics.

 

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I found this from your link:

Anyone have this happen spring rub x540? - MyTractorForum.com - The Friendliest Tractor Forum and Best Place for Tractor Information

It addresses part of my problem, but not the belt rubbing, so I'm still on the hunt. I was borderline on replacing the belt, but decided to keep it. I have no experience with it; do you think it looks worn? I've got more pics.

Can't really tell from pictures does it have any cracks sit to far into pulley loose or the idlers pulley nearly all the way tight. Although I am not convinced that's your problem. Seems like the belt may not be routed correctly or something is screwy with the pulleys ? The spin freely and do not wobble ?

 

[JBBILS28L]

Can't really tell from pictures does it have any cracks sit to far into pulley loose or the idlers pulley nearly all the way tight. Although I am not convinced that's your problem. Seems like the belt may not be routed correctly or something is screwy with the pulleys ? The spin freely and do not wobble ?

The integrity of the pulleys all seem fine, and the owner's manual has a diagram so I'm confident the belt is installed properly.

 

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The integrity of the pulleys all seem fine, and the owner's manual has a diagram so I'm confident the belt is installed properly.

Out of curiosity when you engage the blades does the pulley move I think it does when engaged does the belt rub? Because if that's at rest that should be fine as long as when you engage the belt doesn't rub

 

[JBBILS28L]

Out of curiosity when you engage the blades does the pulley move I think it does when engaged does the belt rub? Because if that's at rest that should be fine as long as when you engage the belt doesn't rub

That's a good question. I'll have to reinstall the deck to find out that answer, but that may be where I'm at.

 

[PJ]

Hi all, I'm working on my recently widowed neighbor's X540. In the process of routine maintenance, I removed the 54" mower belt. Now I'm putting it back together, and the belt is rubbing on the deck mounting bracket (1). For the life of me, I can't figure out what I've done differently in putting it back together. Also, the main pulley is lightly riding on the idler pulley tension bar (2) and spring (3). I don't think it should be doing that, but there is a wear mark (4) that looks like it could've been worn by that pulley riding on it. If that's true, why does that mark now fall ｽ" away? Can anyone help me? I think I can solve this whole thing by putting a spacer washer under #5, but that certainly wasn't there when I took it apart. http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/J...f-47e7-a263-f3b15c7c0083_zpsc3668a2d.jpg.html http://s1326.photobucket.com/user/J...e-4ec1-9427-e94f4a49a127_zps7f626d1e.jpg.html

I have a 48" deck and I can not see from you photos if the belt is installed correctly ensure that it is correct good luck

PJ