New Wheel horse 520 owner w/ problem

[esheufelt 0]

Folks,

Just bought a 520 and am going through it. The idler wheel that tensions the PTO drive belt has no bearing left. That's where the nasty squeal came from i bet. This is the one behind the cover by your right foot.

It's model 73501, sn 3902284

It doesn't look like i can just replace the bearing but i can't find the part in any of the part lists.

Any ideas?

Eddie

[rmaynard 16,572]

:thumbs:

If you are referring to the clutch belt idler, the part number is 112791. It is available from Toro and others for about $50.00

Bob

[esheufelt 0]

Thanks, That could be the right part, the linkage in the assembly drawing is different in the 73502 though. I can't find the part in any section of the model 73501.

Do all these models use the same idler.

This on is 4 1/2 inch diameter, it's a bit smaller than the idler on the mower deck.

Eddie

[TT-(Moderator) 1,162]

This might ease your mind:

Link to IPL (Look for item #43. )

Apparently they haven't become available in the aftermarket yet. :thumbs:

[esheufelt 0]

Yep, that's it. Thanks guys. I appreciate the help.

Eddie

[HankB 16]

Apparently they haven't become available in the aftermarket yet.

I can find similar looking idlers at both Napa and Tractor Supply web sites for considerably less. I wonder if any of those would work.

[MikesRJ 558]

I can find similar looking idlers at both Napa and Tractor Supply web sites for considerably less. I wonder if any of those would work.

Post a link and let's have a look at what you found.

[HankB 16]

Post a link and let's have a look at what you found.

Go to Tractor Supply Corp and search for "idler pulley"

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/st...=&ip_perPage=20

Go to napaonline.com and do a similar search. One I found was

http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Detail.as...9830_0120188877

Here's more: http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Results.a...Keyword&N=25067 (If that search doesn't work, just try a search for "flat idler pulley")

But... This may be a situation like the belts. It seems that the WH belts are built to a pretty demanding spec and after market belts may not be as durable. It would surprise me if a $10 Napa pulley would be made to the same spec as a $50 WH part.