Recent content by Piney

Spent more time under the beastie this weekend. Pulleys ok. Belt ok. Routing ok I found a spring that put tension on the belts pully It’s got a u shaped device that when in its “normal” position it doesn’t pull the spring. One side of it sticks in a hole in the frame and is thus doesn’t pull the...

Thanks all for the tips. I’m on site this weekend. I’ll take a look at tge belt length and the various idler wheels

Sorry. First post had wrong pic

917.376731 well

917.376731 Model # plate I didn’t notice idler where’s binding when putting on belt. I’ll check

Older Craftsman rider Drive belt finally broke. I replaced it with OEM part I don’t see any tension adjustments It will now go on flat lawn but no longer up slight hills Belt slipping or transmission finally gave up the ghost ? How would one tell?

Late model Pony Ran all day. stopped overnight. Went to start and wouldnt turn over. Put battery on charger for the day. Tried to start-- Clicking/buzzing from solenoid (under seat/battery). Tried jumping off truck battery--same. Replaced solenoid. Same symptoms Checked starter-- gear...