Hello and help wanted

[BucketTeeth]

On a different mower but needed to do the same thing. I used a ratch tie down strap. Hooked one end to the spring, came out the side and around the back of the mower and hooked the other end around the axle on the other side. Took up the slack and then ratched the spring and pully back. Make sure the belt is in place beforehand.

I realize that this response is four years late but I didn't need this thread until today. A big thanks to Teg for the ratchet tie-down idea.

I had the belt on my Kubota RC72-30B 72" mmm dirft down on one of the pulleys because the cover plate rattled out of its holding clip. The belt started to smoke pretty badly until I realized what had happened and shut the mmm down. When I tried to pry it back up into place the whole belt came off. The spring on that tensioner pulley is stronger than both my crow bar and my pry bar but the tie-down did the trick. Great suggestion for a "how to" on belt replacement and tensioner release for winter storage. Thanks again Teg!

BucketTeeth

 

[teg]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Glad you were able to use the idea. I use the ratchet tie down straps for lots things where I need to make adjustments. PHD is attached to the roof of my barn with a couple...