JustinW.73 224 #1 Posted September 27, 2021 Hey guys. Just picked up an old 854 with the 32 inch deck. I’m having issues with the deck running while the pedal is not engaged. I know it’s the right belt because it’s the original wheel horse belt with correct numbers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,680 #2 Posted September 27, 2021 Is your belt guide in the proper location. First pic disengaged second engaged Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #3 Posted September 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Is your belt guide in the proper location. First pic disengaged second engaged Mine doesn’t have the keeper on the moving pulley. Just has 2 small rods bolted to the engine block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,680 #4 Posted September 27, 2021 That would be your problem. Picture ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #5 Posted September 27, 2021 1 minute ago, pfrederi said: That would be your problem. Picture ??? Won’t let me upload. No matter what I do, says it’s too big Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,167 #6 Posted September 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, JustinW.73 said: Won’t let me upload. No matter what I do, says it’s too big Try emailing the picture to yourself and when the app asks what size to send, choose the smallest size. Get and upload the one from the inbound email to the forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,511 #7 Posted September 27, 2021 50 minutes ago, JustinW.73 said: Won’t let me upload. No matter what I do, says it’s too big One of these would cure all of your picture problems. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #8 Posted September 27, 2021 My 604 we bought new never had the metal idler tang thingy. Belt would drag a tiny bit and the blades rotated a little when off. No big deal. Belt is 1/2" X 28" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinW.73 224 #9 Posted September 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Achto said: One of these would cure all of your picture problems. Quite the advertisement. Thanks tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #10 Posted September 28, 2021 My commando 8 did the same thing, gear drive deck spun super slowly when disengaged. I tried adjusting the guide on the pulley numerous times. There is also supposed to be a bent steel rod that helps guide the belt too, attached to the block. Its part 85 in the diagram below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,680 #11 Posted September 28, 2021 Would not be hard to make one. Piece of sheet metal about 1" wide and bend it drill a hole in it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
