specialk7492 1 #1 Posted June 4, 2012 hi im new to restoring wheel horses and i bought a wheel horse 655 and it is in great condition. it runs good on the flat but when im going up a lil hill or in the yard it acts like its not grabbing the gears to move or it barly moves. what should i check first? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #2 Posted June 4, 2012 If you pull back on the clutch pedal with your foot while going uphill will it do better? If so it needs either a new clutch spring or a new drive belt (stretched out). Mike........ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialk7492 1 #3 Posted June 4, 2012 but sometimes it dont seem to move too good in the yard on the flat either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #4 Posted June 4, 2012 Pulling the pedal back tells you that either the spring or belt is shot, doesnt matter if its on flat or uphill terrain. Dont be fooled by a good lookin belt as it could be the wrong length. Get under the machine and give the spring a look-see. It might be to long and not giving you the tension you need. There is nothing inside the manual gearboxes that can "slip", so its not your gearbox. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialk7492 1 #5 Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for your help. i took a look and it just seems that the belt is just slipping. going to grab a new drive belt and it will be good as new :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #6 Posted June 5, 2012 Welcome and I highly recomend buying a Toro belt, part no is 9691 about $25 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,210 #7 Posted June 5, 2012 :wwp: :WRS: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialk7492 1 #8 Posted June 5, 2012 how do i upload pictures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
