XT2 Engine Pulley Removal

[v4n5b1]

I had the same problem. I ended up cutting it off with the angle grinder

 

[Gord Baker]

Hi All,

Trying to get this engine pulley off so I can replace the drive belt and that sucker is stuck on there pretty good. Any tips on how to remove? I've been trying with a 3 jaw puller but am afraid I'll bend the pulley.

Model
CC XT2 131QA1CQ010


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I am quite sure you can replace the Drive Belt without removing that Pulley.

 

[RevB]

Just be aware when heating it usually takes more than a propane bottle torch. Here I use a ACE/OX torch to quickly heat the hub to expand it. This quick heating only slowly transfers to the crankshaft so work as quickly as you can. A propane torch just heats too slowly and the crankshaft will heat sink it and will expand just as much.

Since this is a MTD rider it is best to remove the engine as the engine deck tabs are usually in the way of most pullers. Here I use bearing separator puller, heat, and an impact to remove these stuck on pulleys. I have yet to heat damage a seal; of course, I have experience in doing this by having to remove many pulleys over the years.

As for penetrating fluid I will be trying a new one in a week or so that claims to work a lot better than PB Blaster. Only testing will prove if this is true or not so I not mentioning the product by name until I get to try it myself. I already got one project to try it on.

Acetone and ATF.

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/acetone-and-atf.230641/page-2

 

[CubbyCommando]

I am quite sure you can replace the Drive Belt without removing that Pulley.

Not on this model. It has guides around the pulley that are part of the frame and won't allow it. Having said that you can do this without removing the pulley by unbolting the engine and lifting it a bit to thread the belt on. My pulley was bent so it had to be replaced. I updated my original post with my successful outcome. Thanks for commenting.

 

[CubbyCommando]

Why would you need to remove the pulley to replace the belt? If you push in the brake and then lock down your parking brake, there should be enough slack in the belt for it to come off. I've been there and done that.

Not on this model. The belt will in fact have slack using your method but there are guides that are part of the frame that won't allow the belt to be removed (very small gap). Additionally, my pulley was bent so it had to be replaced. I updated my original post on what was successful and a potential work around (unbolting the engine) if the pulley is still in serviceable condition. Thanks for commenting.

 

[CubbyCommando]

You talking the electric clutch! I do know you know enough to remove that bolt up inside. Before you take bolt all the way out, Hit on wrench etc and push down on pully at top with whatever u can find. Wood is good lol. Mine will pop down everytime.

No, the pulley is above the electric clutch. The clutch came off easy. I've updated my original post with what worked for me. Thanks for commenting.

 

[LMPPLUS]

If you can a replacement pulley take an grinder and cut thru the belt portion of the pulley and finish it off with a dremel type tool.

 

[Freddie21]

Unbolting the engine is easy. 4 bolts then just slide the engine back. No need to disconnect anything. When reinstalling the bolts.\, you can usually see where the engine sat and the hole line up easy. If the pulleys don't fall off, this is the method I use.

 

[CubbyCommando]

Unbolting the engine is easy. 4 bolts then just slide the engine back. No need to disconnect anything. When reinstalling the bolts.\, you can usually see where the engine sat and the hole line up easy. If the pulleys don't fall off, this is the method I use.

Yep, definitely the method I'd recommend too. My drive pulley was bent so it had to be replaced. I ended up using a 3 jaw puller and then added copious amount of anti seize on the new pulley to prevent this in the future. Thanks for commenting.

 

[gbrewer]

Hi All,

Trying to get this engine pulley off so I can replace the drive belt and that sucker is stuck on there pretty good. Any tips on how to remove? I've been trying with a 3 jaw puller but am afraid I'll bend the pulley.

Model
CC XT2 131QA1CQ010


View attachment 69900

Since you probably don’t have a couple weeks, put the puller on it and destroy the pulley and install new one. Can also use an air hammer to help remove pulley. Option two, bend the tabs, install belt, bend tabs back into place. The “hacks” bend the tabs and don’t bend them back into place.

When all else is said and done-- get out the sawsall with a good metal blade and cut the thing off. I've had to do this with a stuck wheel and axle on a MTD GT1846. Heat will damage the main shaft seal. One cut will usually do the job. If you score the main shaft, use emory cloth to smooth it. Put the new pully on with anti-seize compound. This is a lot easier than pulling the engine and replacing the main seal. GOOD LUCK!!!