Belt for 48" deck

[ldabe]

Yes, I definitely will write the number down for the future.

But my middle spindle is larger than the outside ones.

Also, it only has one pulley on it.

 

[J_J]

Yes, I definitely will write the number down for the future.

But my middle spindle is larger than the outside ones.

Also, it only has one pulley on it.

You are right, I was thinking of my 60 in deck on my Dixie chopper. It has two pulleys because a belt drives the main pulley.

 

[ldabe]

Well, all is running ok again.

I did the middle (center) spindle and also the fan is still doing what it should be doing.

I wish I would have taken some pics, but I didn't even think about it I was so aggrevated.

Next time I will try to make it a point to take step by step pics (I saw a Jaguar site where everything the guy did to the vehical he had step by steps pics...pretty cool.).

From what I have read a couple places on here I will probably be doing it again within two years! Not looking forward to it, but at least I will have some idea of what I am doing.

Thanks to all for all the help, suggestions, and comments.

 

[ponytug]

Can you write up what you did do, step by step, in a separate thread?

I am thinking in the long run that with step, by step reports, an online version of an owners manual would eventually get generated....

Just trying to help the next user out.

All the best,

Peter

Well, all is running ok again.

I did the middle (center) spindle and also the fan is still doing what it should be doing.

I wish I would have taken some pics, but I didn't even think about it I was so aggrevated.

Next time I will try to make it a point to take step by step pics (I saw a Jaguar site where everything the guy did to the vehical he had step by steps pics...pretty cool.).

From what I have read a couple places on here I will probably be doing it again within two years! Not looking forward to it, but at least I will have some idea of what I am doing.

Thanks to all for all the help, suggestions, and comments.

 

[ldabe]

Can you write up what you did do, step by step, in a separate thread?

I am thinking in the long run that with step, by step reports, an online version of an owners manual would eventually get generated....

Just trying to help the next user out.

All the best,

Peter

Peter,
Yes, I will try to remember the step by step and write it up.

 

[J_J]

Has anyone ever seen a statement like this. This was from a manufacture that used Kohler engines.

Kohler Engines that are equipped with an Oil Pressure Switch can be used on 45 degree angle slopes without problems.

 

[ponytug]

Looking at the specs on the Kohler website, most engines are 20 degrees, several are rated to 30 with some restrictions, and one is rated at 35. I didn't check to see what the matching horsepower ranges were. Of course the 35 degree engine only develops 9HP...

I am doubtful that this applies to any engine we would be interested in.

An oil low pressure alarm would help, but I would hate to have to hustle off a slope on short notice...

All the best,

Peter

Has anyone ever seen a statement like this. This was from a manufacture that used Kohler engines.

Kohler Engines that are equipped with an Oil Pressure Switch can be used on 45 degree angle slopes without problems.

 

[J_J]

Looking at the specs on the Kohler website, most engines are 20 degrees, several are rated to 30 with some restrictions, and one is rated at 35. I didn't check to see what the matching horsepower ranges were. Of course the 35 degree engine only develops 9HP...

I am doubtful that this applies to any engine we would be interested in.

An oil low pressure alarm would help, but I would hate to have to hustle off a slope on short notice...

All the best,

Peter

The purpose of the low oil switch is to shut off the engine if low on oil. and this might occur on a certain slope. I don't know if the side that the switch is on makes a difference, although it could. They didn't say forward or aft, or sideways.

Something similar, I was pressure washing the other day, and the Honda engine would shut off after a couple of minutes. I checked the oil, and it was low. so I cheated and lifted up one side of the pressure washer, and it ran fine until I could get to a store and buy some oil. Sitting normally, the engine would not run. Filled up to the line, and engine ran fine. So I am not sure what the answer is about which angle is the best, or worse.

 

[SnowRidge]

The Kohler Oil Sentry (their name for an oil pressure switch) does not necessarily shut off the engine. It doesn't necessarily even do anything at all, which is true in the case of Kohler equipped Power Tracs.

The Oil Sentry is nothing more than an oil pressure switch with a wire attached to it. It is up to the OEM to put the switch and the wire to use. Some hook it to an alarm. Some use it to kill the engine if the oil pressure goes away. Power Trac simply ignored it.

 

[BobRip]

The Kohler Oil Sentry (their name for an oil pressure switch) does not necessarily shut off the engine. It doesn't necessarily even do anything at all, which is true in the case of Kohler equipped Power Tracs.

The Oil Sentry is nothing more than an oil pressure switch with a wire attached to it. It is up to the OEM to put the switch and the wire to use. Some hook it to an alarm. Some use it to kill the engine if the oil pressure goes away. Power Trac simply ignored it.

The oil pressure switch on my Robin engine was not connected to anything. I connected it to a light. The light flickers when the engine idles to slow and turns on when the engine stops. I have never had it come on from other causes.