266h Drive Belt Replacement

[BruceM 0]

Have a 1995 Toro/Wheelhorse and the drive belt needs to get changed. Looks a bit complicated, Can anyone offer insight?

 

Thank you!

[shallowwatersailor 3,216]

It is a bit of work. Reminds me of when I had an '83 Honda Accord and had to pull an engine mount to change a belt! The Toro 260-series Repair Manual pp. 3-6 to 3-12 does have a 26 step  procedure with nice clear photos, but you need to disassemble some of the tractor and work underneath to install it. The job does appear do-able by the average owner with tools though.

 

GOOD LUCK!

[CTBT&D 77]

I replaced the belt on a 1993 266H, about 3 hours without a manual.

 

Craig

[Whmaverick 54]

I changed drive belt on a 98 265-6speed and it was 3 hrs of torture. Gotta prop the tractor up so you can lay under it, drop the peddles and steering mech. And after cussing toro a bunch, I was almost done, No help from manuals just blundered through it and hope to never do another one. Good luck and may the wrench gods be with you.