Repairs New Drive Belt Will Not Propel Lawn Tractor

BiC said:

Is the routing diagram on my tractor (and in my owner's manual) wrong?

I am following the diagram from the front of the tractor (engine pulley) to the rear.

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Boobala said:

I've been looking at this again ...... it DOES appear ...you have the belt routed as per the diagram ...
what I cant understand is ..... IF that pulley (black one) closest to the transaxle is a flat pulley (where the belt rides) that must be
the problem ... meaning the diagram IS wrong... why not try the belt installed on the other side of that pulley (but only if it is a FLAT pulley !! ... see how it operates WITHOUT running the engine... IF it appears OK then try a quick trial with engine running ... WORST scenario it doesnt work & possibly "eat" the belt ...

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BiC said:

I tried your suggestion. It is not a flat pulley like the "stationary flat idler" on the diagram. Also, placing the belt on the other side of the black pulley places the belt out of the belt guide (located on the right side of that pulley- looks like a "V" or "U". I ordered another belt (shorter one) which should arrive tomorrow. I'll post an update then. Thank you for your time.

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BlazNT said:

Since I have done this once(put the belt on and did not put around the drive pulley correctly). Check to see that the belt is in the pulley at the engine and the trans axle. Like I said I did this once. Took over 30 min to notice were I messed up.

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Boobala said:

HONEST Bic .....we are just trying to help ...NOT hinder ..please keep us posted and let us know your outcome
it will help other members in the same situation... Boobala

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BiC said:

Thank you for the reply. It is good to go. But, I sure wish that was the issue.

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