I replaced the belt on my Craftsman LT1000 and have a problem. After engaging the cutting blades, they refuse to disengage when I return the lever to the disengaged position. The cable is completely slack in the disengaged position, so I assume that the belt is somehow too tight around the pulleys. The manual gives no clues as to how to alter the belt tension. Does anyone have an answer?
Thanks
2007-09-02 01:43:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The replacement belt was bought at Sears and the package explicitly states it is for the model machine that I have. The belt follows the threading diagram shown in the replacement guide (confirmed by two neighbors to make sure I am not missing something)
2007-09-02 02:27:31 · update #1
It might not be the belt but the idler pully has an arm its attached to may need greasing , sometimes the arm will stick cause of no grease on it and dont just use oil use automotive grease there is no fitting there you have to rub it on and work it about to ensure it disengages properly
2007-09-02 12:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by dugbug63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I replaced the belt on my Craftsman LT1000 and have a problem. After engaging the cutting blades, they refuse to disengage when I return the lever to the disengaged position. The cable is completely slack in the disengaged position, so I assume that the belt is somehow too tight around the pulleys....
2015-08-13 03:29:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 04:16:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lawn tractor decks usually run by belt. With the tractor off look under the chassis above the deck and see if the tensioning pulley is stuck. You can also check the owner's manual.
2016-03-22 18:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually lawntractor decks have some sort of braking system, even tho the belt goes slack, it still is around the engine pulley thats constantly turning.
The braking system either consists of pads against the sides of the deck pulleys or pads on a metal tang hanging from the bottom of the footrests ( the top of the pulley would have a large flat surface). Check and see if they are worn out - they can be replaced.
2007-09-02 04:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Pierian,
Make sure the belt is threaded on the right side of the belt guides.
maybe they gave you too thick a belt, and although it's slack, its still able to grip the sides of the pulleys. If you've still got the old belt, size it against the new one for width as well as length.
Check the book andor another dealer for the correct belt size code or part no.
cheers,
Danny.
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2007-09-02 02:07:02 · answer #6 · answered by Danny Dix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine did the same thing. Like Danny Dix said turn your belt around inside out of what you have it to let the mower have a tad more slack Belt is too tight when it goes on backward.
2016-07-13 10:42:46 · answer #7 · answered by Mona G Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a large spring that is attached to the front portion of the mower deck and connects to the idler pully that controls the blade engagement. Make sure it is installed correctly.
2007-09-02 05:59:28 · answer #8 · answered by renpen 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the belt the same size as the old one? If its smaller that could be the problem. Recheck the way you routed the belt thru the pulleys if one is missed it could be the problem.
2007-09-02 02:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by fortyninertu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋