Simplicity Regent drive belt jumps off at start up

[ricktucker]

Recently replaced the torque strap in the rear end. Since then, the cooling fan on the rear end knocks the belt off the pulley when the drive belt is disengaged to start. I have replaced the drive belt thinking it needed to be replaced, but still does the same thing. Could I have changed the angle of the fan when replacing the torque strap? Also uninstalled and reinstalled the clutch springs, I believe I put them back correctly. Any suggestions?
Rick

 

[ricktucker]

Recently replaced the torque strap in the rear end. Since then, the cooling fan on the rear end knocks the belt off the pulley when the drive belt is disengaged to start. I have replaced the drive belt thinking it needed to be replaced, but still does the same thing. Could I have changed the angle of the fan when replacing the torque strap? Also uninstalled and reinstalled the clutch springs, I believe I put them back correctly. Any suggestions?
Rick

I figured it out myself
Installed the new torque strut in the wrong hole, changeing the angle of the belt to hit cooling fan.
Strut should be bolted on the side, thru the top hole not the bottom hole on strut.

 

[BlazNT]

Thank you for posting your fix. I had no idea about your model so could be of no help.