Ginge 0 #1 Posted January 12, 2011 Hi guy's Im new here I bought a D160 Auto last weekend with a snow blower attached, My problem is the PTO Belt comes off within 5 min of running, I cant see where to adjust it, <_< It seems like there is a plate with the bottom pully attached that moves upwards and throws the belt, Expecting 25cm snow tonight, Any help much appreciated!! Thanks Ginge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,319 #2 Posted January 12, 2011 I think there is a big spring which keeps the plate pulling down. Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d180man 5 #3 Posted January 12, 2011 Hi and yes there should be 2 bolts on the plate feel free to call if you need help ! 217-272-4090 :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,319 #4 Posted January 12, 2011 I dont have any great pics and the blower in this thread is now sold but you can see the spring in one of the pics. Mike...... http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=23029 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginge 0 #5 Posted January 12, 2011 Wow quick response! Thank you guys, There is no spring on there, but Im heading to the garage now to see if I can find one, will let you guys know how I went, Thanks again You guy's rock!! Ginge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Operator 7 #9 Posted January 13, 2011 I've had the same problem. There is a tightener on the right side [as you sit on tractor] threaded rod with pin in it, pull pin out then threaded rod thing will fold forard, turn threaded rod to tighten, then pry assembly towards engine untill it goes "over center", put pin back in. That is how to tighten belt. That spring in front helps keep the mule drive from bouncing, I picked one up at TSC. Even after I did all this I still had belt flying off. So I went and bought a new belt [Kevlar, Gates] and installed that. Now it works! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginge 0 #10 Posted January 13, 2011 Well guys it's 11.15pm here, We have had about 8" of snow, I went out just before the Mrs got home from work 10.30pm and done my driveway in about 15 minutes, Whaaahooo The belt stayed on!! I put the spring on earlier this evening and its a runner, Good fun out there, Thank you for all your help :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bitten 134 #12 Posted January 14, 2011 Hello and Sounds like you have got the problem taken care of. If it happens again there is a service bulletin (#237) that has you bend the gearbox mounting bracket tabs in 1/4" to 3/8". Good luck P.J. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ginge 0 #13 Posted January 14, 2011 Hey Bitten , I would like to see that service bulliten mate, but where do I find that? Thanks again Guys awesome site!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sorekiwi 761 #14 Posted January 15, 2011 I would like to see that service bulliten mate, but where do I find that? Its available in the WH Manuals Group 8 at Yahoo, Ginge. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wheelhorsetr...yguid=402626738 You'll have to join the group to get to the files section. There are 8 or 9 groups there for WH Manuals, they have a lot of the service bulletins and manuals for the tractors and attachments available for download. Or you can PM me your email address and I'll send it to you. Stay warm!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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WH854 44 #16 Posted January 17, 2011 :thumbs: Chas :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #18 Posted January 20, 2011 :banghead: Glad you got the belt issue fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Fiscalyear 0 #23 Posted February 5, 2011 HI and You'll find the guys on this forum don't mess around, and really know their stuff. It's also a FUN site. Eddie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites