Ronnie Gray 1 #1 Posted September 16, 2020 Have a wheel horse 310-8 that I can’t get any power. engine runs good but just creeps when put in gear. I have replaced clutch plate and belt when no results. It has set for several years but I do have engine running good. Belt really flopped when put in gear. I could sure use some suggestions. I’m not sure what year it is a model # can’t be read. I think it is a 1983 to 1989?? I’m new at this so I don’t know if I am at the right place to ask a question. Sure need some help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,927 #2 Posted September 16, 2020 Sounds like maybe the belt is not tight enough? Is the belt guard on correctly? Adjusted? Some pics would help... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,055 #3 Posted September 16, 2020 You didn't say if it is the same in every gear, is the shifters for high/low range moving easy. Able to shift through 1,2,3.and reverse. Is the break free? Break pedal all the way forward? Gear box have clean oil? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,082 #4 Posted September 16, 2020 Welcome to the forum. It almost sounds like the transmission is in low range. Third gear in low range is something like 1.5 mph. 1sr gear is really creeps. The high/low range gear shift lever is the short one in front. The left position is low range, the right position is high range. Don't force this lever - shifter fork damage might be the result. Good luck. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 68,336 #5 Posted September 16, 2020 6 hours ago, 8ntruck said: Don't force this lever Welcome to Redsquare. Sometimes I have to rock the tractor a bit to switch between hi and low... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,752 #6 Posted September 16, 2020 Along with all of the above advise, also check to make sure that your rear wheel hubs are tight and have not sheared the key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,771 #7 Posted September 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Ronnie Gray said: Belt really flopped when put in gear I agree with others that the Hi/Lo gear selector may be in low range. Your drive belt should be a 5L-820 (Wheel Horse part # 7473) I have had good luck with the Kevlar belts from Tractor Supply. Also, it is important to have the belt guard on when operating the tractor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie Gray 1 #8 Posted September 17, 2020 I appreciate all the suggestions very much. I have another question. Should the idle pulley be able to be moved easily by hand. If not could that also be a reason for floppy loose belt when in gear? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,771 #9 Posted September 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Ronnie Gray said: Should the idle pulley be able to be moved easily by hand YES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
