Cjwv1975 64 #1 Posted October 30 So got my 1054 running, needs some tuning but it runs. Couple of questions though 1. When I turn the key off and press the start button the starters turns, is that right? 2. My drive belt seems very loose is there a way to adjust that some or do I just need a new one? What size do I need? Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,394 #2 Posted October 30 4 hours ago, Cjwv1975 said: So got my 1054 running, needs some tuning but it runs. Cleaning you ignition points and adding some Seafoam fuel treatment to the tank should help. Couple of questions though 1. When I turn the key off and press the start button the starters turns, is that right? Yes, the starter will turn over without the ignition key being turned on. 2. My drive belt seems very loose is there a way to adjust that some or do I just need a new one? Take a look at the pictures below, also I an attaching a copy of the owner manual. What size do I need? 1/2" by 82" Kevlar belt from Tractor Supply Thanks Clutch down Clutch up Be sure your belt is on top of the belt guide bar. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjwv1975 64 #3 Posted October 31 38 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Clutch down Clutch up Be sure your belt is on top of the belt guide bar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjwv1975 64 #4 Posted October 31 Thanks yeah I found the drive belt in the owners manual I downloaded when I picked tractor up, imagine that lol. Yeah my drive belt is above guide but its pretty loose. Ill pick another up needs replaced anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjwv1975 64 #5 Posted October 31 Thats the slack in mine and its flipped upside-down i just realized. Looks like clutch linkage needs adjusted my pulley seems high 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,640 #6 Posted October 31 (edited) 11 hours ago, Cjwv1975 said: Your belt rolling over is a good indication that you need a new belt. Edited October 31 by Achto 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,394 #7 Posted October 31 11 hours ago, Cjwv1975 said: my pulley seems high That is about where all of mine ride with the clutch up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,853 #8 Posted October 31 11 hours ago, Cjwv1975 said: its flipped upside-down i just realized. 4 minutes ago, Achto said: belt looks like it has rolled over and is running inside out. I think he said that dingus ... Yes we like the blue ones from TSC. My idler runs high too with a new belt but 82 is the correct belt. Only thing with the TSC belts is they will leave blue on the guard and it seems they need some break in to clutch proper. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,654 #9 Posted October 31 @Cjwv1975 noticing the overall look of your set up , is showing need of a FUNCTIONAL DETAILING , that original idler pulley type with riveting is known for bearing issues , easy to change that out to a same size / type better bearing , have also found the COLLECTIVE ROTATIONAL DRAG , on belt driven set ups , is what just destroys itself , every related movement point , is usually rusted and in need of some penetrating lube , make the rust run out . BTW BELTS OFTEN SHOW YOU THE WAY , incremental saposed to move areas , are typically rough or dry . often refer to this issue , but its actually an easy fix , since doing my stuff over , the belt set up is very smooth / quiet / solid in use . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,947 #10 Posted October 31 To answer the wiring question, yes the push button to the starter is a different circuit than the ignition key. The ignition controls the coil, the push button only engages the starter/generator. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
