Greg Parnell 6 #1 Posted October 31, 2008 The trouble started the other day when the tractor wouldn't pull me and my son up a small hill ??? I started looking once we got it back to the shop and I saw the break shoe had come off of the band and broken and a small piece was wedged inside the break band. I removed the break band and glued the bigger part back on. I then decided to look at the drive belt, that old belt must have stretched because the belt on the pulley that moves when you push the clutch/break was resting againd the top of the metal lip for the cover. It was a really loose belt. I went to Advance Auto and told them I needed a belt about 1" shorter that this one. They found one for about $11.00 and I put it on. I had to readjust the break rod and then I was ready to give it a try. Started it up, about 1/2 throttle, let out on the clutch a little too fast and that 753 almost bucked me off!!! :banana: :horseplay: Now that's better!!! It feels much much stronger now. I like it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #2 Posted October 31, 2008 Yep, a little TLC goes along way. Sometimes we dont realise how bad a drive belt is since it slowly wears out. Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,601 #3 Posted October 31, 2008 Greg, That's good to hear that it was an easy fix. A loose or bad belt can make the tractor do funny things, from vibration, to no power, to funny noises, etc. I'm glad you got it fix. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
84 400 0 #4 Posted November 1, 2008 I think I might need to try a smaller belt as well. I keep on buying the one mine cmae with but they wear in no time and then my tractor shows the same symptoms. I have also thought of running an idler pully but this seems like the easier fix. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse_of_course 99 #5 Posted November 2, 2008 A couple of comments about belts. 1) Look up the cross reference from the WH/Toro part number so you know what size is correct. 2) Make sure you get a cloth covered dry belt AKA OPE belt. If you are doing something custom or have no way to cross the belt (e.g. a mower deck that you don't know the model number) a regular "fractional horsepower" belf from the hardware store is a good way to confirm you have the right size. If you go this route be sure to get the proper Toro or OPE belt since the hardware store belt won't last very long. :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zanepetty 117 #6 Posted January 10, 2015 Mine is doing the same thing. Will a Napa or advanced auto belt be good enough quality? I need one by tomorrow.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
