Cee245 846 #1 Posted June 2, 2019 This is my 42" short chute snowblower... Just noticed this today. The pulley I'm holding and pointing in the pictures is seized. I didn't know anything about it! I used the snowblower all last year and had no issues at all. It seems like it quit on the last use. Dumbfounded on this. There was no noticeable noise and the belt wasn't slipping. Seems that I just got lucky. Cory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,220 #2 Posted June 2, 2019 Cory, looking at the belt, it appears it may have been sliding on the pulley for some time. Is there a shiny spot on the seized pully where the belt would have made contact? Anyway, now you have a tall chute for back up. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZXT 2,401 #3 Posted June 2, 2019 I agree with Ed. Looks like its been slipping a while, and that's probably why the belt appears to have a groove worn into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,956 #4 Posted June 2, 2019 I was mowing with my C-160 2 wks ago. Stopped for lunch and when I went to shut it off the nut holding the switch to the dash had backed off. The only thing holding the switch to the dash was the key. If the key came out the switch would have fallen behind the dash making for some good Hi-Jinx and Youtube moments! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,319 #5 Posted June 2, 2019 when replacing any pulley, i always try to get the same pulley size with the larger bearing , giving it a much greater service life. my local electrical service shop has a pulley board loaded with cross match fits , recently replaced my drive belt idler pulley with a double bearing size increase on a same size pulley. on that blower you can easily replace that failed part with original type. make the effort to detail lube every rotational part , it will make a huge improvement in its operation , especially the chain drive area, i lube mine before and after use . with chain lube . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,319 #6 Posted June 2, 2019 SQUONK, had a similar issue with my ignition switch years ago , key fell out , kept running. replaced switch and put a tye loop on all my keys , it just slides over my throttle lever, never again , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,956 #7 Posted June 2, 2019 58 minutes ago, peter lena said: SQUONK, had a similar issue with my ignition switch years ago , key fell out , kept running. replaced switch and put a tye loop on all my keys , it just slides over my throttle lever, never again , pete I was more worried about the switch falling behind the dash next to the gas tank. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #8 Posted June 2, 2019 I think you guys are correct. I'm surprised I didn't notice it and luckily didn't break the belt. Yes Ed, I'm looking forward to using the tall chute blower this winter. How much better is it than a short chute or isn't there much difference? Cory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cee245 846 #9 Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) @Ed Kennell, you and the others are correct. You can clearly see in the pic of how it was rubbing on that pulley. Cory Edited June 2, 2019 by Cee245 Forgot pic... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 42,220 #10 Posted June 2, 2019 Amazing how these li'l Red Tractors just keep on working....Even with seized up bearings. I've had people bring me running tractors with " noisy transmissions". I pull the belt guards off and find the idler/tensioner pully has no sign of a bearing. They still run fine If you can take the noise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dadlife520H 195 #11 Posted June 3, 2019 I just embrace the noises. It’s like, if nostalgia had a designated sound. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
