newbie1958 0 #1 Posted August 20, 2008 I have put on a new v-belt, old one was slipping and cracked. I have adjusted the engage cable all the way and I can't get the right distance on the engage spring. I can tell the belt is to loose and slips easily. any ideas would be appreciated...this is my first Toro and first riding mower...model 71185 13-38 XL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #2 Posted August 20, 2008 OK, 2 questions... Did you use an OEM belt? Are you sure they gave you the correct one? (Same size as the old one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie1958 0 #3 Posted August 20, 2008 Yes. I got the Toro belt and it was maybe an 1/8" shorter than old one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kj4kicks 151 #4 Posted August 20, 2008 I'm not real familiar with the xi series, sorry. If it has a double pulley on the engine, make sure it is on the larger one. Also check the belt routing decal or owner's manual to be sure that is correct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie1958 0 #5 Posted August 20, 2008 Everything looks lined up..has anyone heard of the engage springs wearing out or the engage cable stretching? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #6 Posted August 20, 2008 What was the problem (if any) before you replaced the belt? B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie1958 0 #7 Posted August 20, 2008 The same thing. I noticed the belt was worn some and cracked, So I thought it was probably just stretched. It did need replacing, but I noticed the new one was only maybe an 1/8" smaller. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie1958 0 #8 Posted August 20, 2008 Oh and of course the guy at the shop was no help, he just wanted me to bring it in... B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #9 Posted August 21, 2008 I doubt it would be a spring. But cables certainly do stretch and I think I have read about this happening on a non-WH tractor. I am not familiar with this belt/clutch so I can't say more without pictures. Maybe there is a stick or other debris preventing full travel of the mechanism? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newbie1958 0 #10 Posted August 22, 2008 I will take a picture and get it posted.. Thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
