ET160 29 #1 Posted May 5, 2019 I got my transaxle back together, including a new 7473 belt, which seems to have a problem. When I push down on the clutch lever the trans doesn't disengage, and I can't put it into gear. Is the belt too short? That's the only thing that I can think of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,792 #2 Posted May 5, 2019 (edited) You don't have the belt guard on do you? Edited May 5, 2019 by 953 nut 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ET160 29 #3 Posted May 6, 2019 I do. I just bought another belt, so I'll see if that helps. I thought the 7473 was right for my 1975 B80. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ET160 29 #4 Posted May 6, 2019 No happiness. I changed the 7473 Toro belt (new) for a Napa B80 belt. It disengages, but is very jerky letting off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,881 #5 Posted May 6, 2019 Does your belt guard have tabs on the front and are they adjusted to be very close to the belt. They channel the belt to help disengagement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ET160 29 #6 Posted May 6, 2019 2 hours ago, pfrederi said: Does your belt guard have tabs on the front and are they adjusted to be very close to the belt. They channel the belt to help disengagement. Yes. I got some more belts to try, some True Blue from Ace. The 5/8 x 82 doesn't get me into gear. The best so far has been a NAPA B80 5/8 x 83, but I took that back as it was jerky letting off. I'm wondering whether 5/8 x 82.5 is maybe my best bet. I see those exist. I just don't understand why everything is so difficult. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
