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jett
Location: SouthWestern Ontario
Joined: Jan 23, 2005
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bel;ts slipping ?
Original Message Jan 24, 2005 6:06 am |
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I have a 10hp 28" MTD model 660 2 stage blower w/ aTec Sno King motor. This unit has seen only two winters. The problems I'm experiencing is with the unit not throwing snow worth a dam ,until the auger and impeller has been running at least one pass up the drive (50 yards.) The motor runs strong and fine. The wheel engagement was sluggish yesterday as well. Could this be a simple case of needing to replace the belts. It would seem that once the belts warm up it works fine. Any and all comments are welcomed.
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jett
Location: SouthWestern Ontario
Joined: Jan 23, 2005
Points: 5
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #4 Jan 24, 2005 7:32 am |
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Checked the owners manual and not a word about adjusting belt tension other than cable tension. Been their done that. The manual states you have to seperate the engine from the blower assembly to replace the belts. What a pain in the -ss. I hope thier all not designed this bad. Who ever designed it that way should be shot and -issed on. There has to be a better way.
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jett
Location: SouthWestern Ontario
Joined: Jan 23, 2005
Points: 5
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #6 Jan 26, 2005 11:20 am |
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Thanks for the info. The blower maint is put on hold. Got my Warn winch back from repairs and the atv will be clearing the snow until I can wrench the blower.
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Richie
   
Bring On The White Stuff
Location: Long Island, New York
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #7 Jan 26, 2005 11:28 am |
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Hi Jett, Hopefully its just an adjustment as the others suggest it may be. It appears your snowblower is similar to the Husqvarna models as I remember. In order to change the belts, the machine had to be separated into two parts, just as you mention for yours. It's not a quick job but if you find you have to go that route, I'd have someone at least help you to separate the machine.  Once the last of the bolts are removed, the handlebars or something can fall backwards or towards you.Â
Richie
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Dave___in___CT
   
Deliberate often... ...decide once...
Location: West-Central Connecticut
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #8 Jan 26, 2005 12:54 pm |
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Last time my belt slipped was because I lost 10 pounds... All I had to do was eat more to get 'er tightened back up !  Actually... I'm I kinda' skinny guy... so i got a new belt... Dave...
Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.Henry Ford   BCS Tractor & snowblower
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snowshoveler
   
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 2, 2003
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #9 Jan 26, 2005 3:53 pm |
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the belt adjustment on this MTD is actually up by the handle bar. you will notice a ferrule and a nut on the cable where it attaches to the lever.loosen the nut and then spin up the ferrule. you may have to make a few adjustments to get it just right. there is also the same adjustment for the friction disc. just dont go to far or the belts will snap,2 3/8 for the impeller an 1 for the drive. later chris
craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks  husky 372xpg chainsaw  sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw  mondo trimmer  monster tractor with trailer   cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear treeÂ
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AJace
   
I have an Ariens 926 Pro because I like Orange
Location: Near Gettysburg
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Re: bel;ts slipping ?
Reply #11 Jan 26, 2005 7:55 pm |
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On my Ariens it says I need to tip the unit apart between the frame and auger housing. I wonder if Jubol's snowthrower is designed the same way? If so Jubol, do you have any plans on changing that like you did your oil valve? Would love to see picture of this process.
Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;
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