Tinman1962 14 #1 Posted 8 hours ago I have a 1054 and it won't shift smoothly into any gear.What do I need to fix or adjust to solve this noisy problem? Thank you in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 12,722 #2 Posted 8 hours ago Make sure the belt guard in installed properly. It stops the belt. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,202 #3 Posted 8 hours ago (edited) Two things come to mind - is the belt properly routed and is the belt guard intact & properly mounted. With the clutch depressed & the engine running, the belt should be stationary. If not, perhaps a clutch adjustment?? Edited 8 hours ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 786 #4 Posted 8 hours ago My 1054 was doing the same, grinding while shifting gears. The belt tensioner or guide that bolts onto the engine block near the drive pulley was missing. It is the simple bent small rod that has a bolt holding it on to keep the drive belt positioned in the pulley. I made one and no issues since. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 44,747 #5 Posted 7 hours ago Please do not continue to force it in gear with the belt moving. The grinding is causing severe damage to the transmission. These early Wheel Horse models relied on the lower flange on the belt guard to support the slack belt and the wire guides if adjusted properly pushed the belt away from the engine pulley causing the belt to stop so a smooth shift could be made. Later models also used the moving belt guide on the idler pulley and a stationary pad to positively lock the belt for shifting. If you can not get the belt to stop, maybe a belt brake could be added. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
