lumbert scott 22 #1 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) Morning guy's,I was just out blowing snow and it stopped moving, Had to push it back into barn. This is not good. What should I be looking at? Thank you ! This is a hydrostat tractor Edited 7 hours ago by lumbert scott Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,863 #2 Posted 7 hours ago Drive belt would be a good first step. Tell us what model you have and we can point you in the right direction, not all Wheel Horses are identical. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 43,651 #3 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) The model number will help us determine the problem and how to fix it. Drive belt is a start. Wow, that Richard is quick. I guess old geezers think alike. Edited 7 hours ago by Ed Kennell 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lumbert scott 22 #4 Posted 7 hours ago (edited) Ok. Drive belt is good, I wanna say it's an early 80's tractor. I can't find the model number on it It kinda wants to move but not really . i did add a picture of it, hopefully it helps It will lift the blower tho. Edited 7 hours ago by lumbert scott 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,304 #5 Posted 6 hours ago Next place to check is the pulley and key on the input shaft of the transmission. Possible missing bolt, set screw or key. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 62,863 #6 Posted 6 hours ago 16 minutes ago, lumbert scott said: It kinda wants to move but not really . Is your transmission oil filled up to the mark on the dipstick? Is the drive belt tensioner pushing the belt down to tighten it? Draw a line across the rear hub and axle on both sides then attempt to drive the tractor, stop and look at the lines. If one of the lines is no longer aligned then the axle key or the hub is broken. Hope this helps. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lumbert scott 22 #7 Posted 6 hours ago I will check all of that and report back, Thanks guys 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lumbert scott 22 #8 Posted 6 hours ago Ok, Found the problem,Keyway must have let loose, axle spins in the hub. Now to track down a key .Thanks again 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,166 #9 Posted 6 hours ago (edited) 9 minutes ago, lumbert scott said: Ok, Found the problem,Keyway must have let loose, axle spins in the hub. Now to track down a key .Thanks again It will be either a #22 or #24 woodruff key. WH used both Edited 5 hours ago by pfrederi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lumbert scott 22 #10 Posted 5 hours ago Would a hardware store have them? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,483 #11 Posted 5 hours ago 10 minutes ago, lumbert scott said: Ok, Found the problem,Keyway must have let loose, axle spins in the hub. Now to track down a key .Thanks again Do check to see if either the keyway in the hub or the keyseat in the axle are wallowed out... if so, just replacing the woodruff key is not a long term fix. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 19,166 #12 Posted 5 hours ago Good ones should they are a common key but these days you never know what stores stock 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 10,483 #13 Posted 5 hours ago 1 minute ago, lumbert scott said: Would a hardware store have them? ACE Hardware should have them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,829 #14 Posted 5 hours ago Looks like a 1978 or 1979 model. Fuel tank under the seat. Engine horse power with hydro transmission will identify the model number. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 68,427 #15 Posted 5 hours ago 35 minutes ago, lumbert scott said: Would a hardware store have them? Hey neighbor, you should be able to find what you need at ACE or even TSC possibly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lumbert scott 22 #16 Posted 3 hours ago It's all good now guy's Thanks again Hey neighbor , Good to see yer still around 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,304 #17 Posted 3 hours ago I didn't notice your location. Bush hardware in Sheridan should have them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,197 #18 Posted 2 hours ago Goooood Job Boys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites