troubleshooting a Toro 21" model 21352 with self-propelled issues

[tstex]

Thanks Texas

 

[tstex]

Question on troubleshooting:

Below is a process for cking drive belt btw the blade shaft & self-propelled motor:

-remove spark plug
-strap self propelled handle/cable to main handle engaging it fully
-lift mower up and turn blade to see if belt is tight or slips.
/if tight and does not slip, next?
/if tight but does slip, next ?
/if loose & does slip, next?

I can also take pictures of what i see too.

Questions, thoughts, suggestions?

Thanks

 

[oldnslo]

I have had grass build up in the pulley on the crankshaft causing belt to slip especially when grass is damp or belt gets wet so would check for that if belt is slipping.

Another thing would be engagement cable adjustment. Does it pull the belt tight.

Does belt look shiny and smooth on V edges. If yes this is also a sign of belt getting older worn and possibly slipping a little.

If belt does not slip and drive does not work would point towards a problem in the gear box. No idea on if gearbox is repairable or replacement type item.

 

[tstex]

I have had grass build up in the pulley on the crankshaft causing belt to slip especially when grass is damp or belt gets wet so would check for that if belt is slipping.

Another thing would be engagement cable adjustment. Does it pull the belt tight.

Does belt look shiny and smooth on V edges. If yes this is also a sign of belt getting older worn and possibly slipping a little.

If belt does not slip and drive does not work would point towards a problem in the gear box. No idea on if gearbox is repairable or replacement type item.

Great, thank you old! I'll post back when i view the mower/belt