Bryan85 3 #1 Posted August 28, 2020 I have a 1988 416-8 I bought a 7473 belt from the dealer but I put it on and as soon as I pressed the clutch the belt popped off not sure what's going on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,751 #2 Posted August 28, 2020 Do you have the belt guard on? The belt guard works as the guide for the belt and also stops the belt when you push the clutch in so that you can shift gears. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan85 3 #3 Posted August 28, 2020 Yes I feel like the belt might be to big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,096 #4 Posted August 28, 2020 also from Michigan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,405 #6 Posted August 28, 2020 That is the correct part number for a 416/8...was it new in the package? Did he sell you an aftermarket belt saying it was the equivalent of a Wheel Horse 7473? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,011 #7 Posted August 28, 2020 Is the belt installed according the the manual, IE - routing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,769 #9 Posted August 29, 2020 19 hours ago, Bryan85 said: Yes I feel like the belt might be to big When the belt is installed and the clutch pedal is up does the belt seem tight? Is the belt routed under the tabs that hold it onto the engine pulley? How dose it compare to the old belt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan85 3 #10 Posted August 29, 2020 Thank you for all the welcome's and this is how I have it on and thank you all for helping. Got it new in the package with only the number 7430 on it it's an Oregon replacement belt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan85 3 #11 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) It doesn't seem tight the tension pulley doesn't seem far enough up and the pedal does not feel the same Edited August 29, 2020 by Bryan85 Spelled wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #12 Posted August 29, 2020 The belt In the picture looks a little tight. 7473 is the correct part number . I went through the same thing until I got the right one and it all came down to the measurement and the fact that I had a aftermarket belt that was too small. The idler pulley looks like it's too far forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan85 3 #13 Posted August 29, 2020 So I just need to buy a Toro brand belt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,337 #14 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) Might be bit more than the others. At least it would be the correct one. I went thru three different ones before l got an oem or toro belt that fit perfect. I just went to eBay and typed in wheelhors7473 oem belt. There are three different ones for around 35 bucks. Edited August 29, 2020 by The Tuul Crib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill D 1,933 #15 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) The belt looks a little tight. Are your belt guides in place on the engine. There should be one on the top and bottom of the engine. Are they bent at all? OEM belts are best on Kohler and Briggs equipped tractors. I have a TSC belt on my Onan powered 416-8. Bill Edited August 30, 2020 by Bill D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,927 #17 Posted August 29, 2020 Good to see another Michigander!!! Looks like you got your question covered pretty well... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tgalo 118 #18 Posted August 29, 2020 Just to add, I too went though this with my 418. 3 belts and finally went to Toro and it fit . It was 50 bucks but it was a half size that no one else had... Cheers 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,769 #19 Posted August 29, 2020 2 hours ago, Bryan85 said: Thank you for all the welcome's and this is how I have it on and thank you all for helping. Got it new in the package with only the number 7430 on it it's an Oregon replacement belt There should be a tab over the idler to retain the belt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #20 Posted August 29, 2020 (edited) and hopefully if you get a Toro OEM belt it will be a real ( wrapped / molded ) OEM belt : Edited August 29, 2020 by tom2p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,521 #21 Posted August 29, 2020 A PENNY SAVED IS 2 PENNIES BURNED Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,321 #22 Posted August 30, 2020 I have 5 Wheelhorse tractors all with aftermarket belts. All with no issues. You need to compare the belt you get with the old belt. The belt looked to short. The belt should be 5/8" x 82" You don't have to have an OEM belt. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,769 #23 Posted August 30, 2020 22 hours ago, 953 nut said: There should be a tab over the idler to retain the belt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
