[TKM1951]

My old auger belt was slipping so I purchased a new by taking the old in to the dealer . Installed new belt ,still slipping - I have maxed out the adjustment rods etc . There seems to be no adjustment available on the idler wheel of this unit
I have come to the conclusion , purchase a smaller belt . My dealer is not user friendly so . How do I measure the belt so I may source a smaller belt . Or is there a location for further adjustments on this unit
Any help would be appreciated
regards
Terry

 

[guzzijohn]

Model number please.

 

[TKM1951]

Model 944.524590

 

[JJG723]

Is the impeller bearing ok?

 

[crazzywolfie]

is it possible to get pictures of the machine in question and the numbers listed on the new belt?

 

[TKM1951]

Yes the bearing is good ,no wobble

 

[TKM1951]

is it possible to get pictures of the machine in question and the numbers listed on the new belt?

Yes I can ,but not until tomorrow morning as I have the grandchildren for the day

 

[TKM1951]

How do I add pictures

 

[crazzywolfie]

even just a quick picture of the machine would help. there is at least 4 or 5 different companies that have made craftsman snowblowers over the years and for some reason Canadian model numbers are pretty much useless

you click this icon to ad pictures.

 

[TKM1951]

Ok !

 

[TKM1951]

I have a Craftsman 11.5 which is a Husqvarna and this is the same machine

 

[TKM1951]

The belt I removed does not have any writing or numbers on it

 

[crazzywolfie]

I have a Craftsman 11.5 which is a Husqvarna and this is the same machine

actually they are made by ayp/electrolux just like husqvarna and poulan pro. even the numbers off the new belt would help to identify if you possibly have the correct belt or not. i think those should be running a 5/8"x38" belt

 

[Ziggy65]

The tires/rims on the machine have been installed on the wrong side. Move the right side over to the left side and the left to the right .
The point of the "V" in the tread should be pointing to the front of the machine.

 

[TKM1951]

actually they are made by ayp/electrolux just like husqvarna and poulan pro. even the numbers off the new belt would help to identify if you possibly have the correct belt or not. i think those should be running a 5/8"x38" belt

So a 5/8 x 37 would be what I am looking for . I actually found this machine , a fellow was moving to B.C. and had it on the side of the road . ( It may have been used as a commercial unit ) I in turn gave to a friend ,it has been returned to me three times for various ailments I am starting to think I should have kept driving -LOL I appreciate the help

 

[TKM1951]

The tires/rims on the machine have been installed on the wrong side. Move the right side over to the left side and the left to the right .
The point of the "V" in the tread should be pointing to the front of the machine.

View attachment 210854

I actually flipped them the other day . I had it on its nose . The motor is loose and I was trying to tighten motor mount bolts . Then when I was reassembling I thought I would put anti seize on the axels ,flipped them then by mistake

 

[crazzywolfie]

So a 5/8 x 37 would be what I am looking for .

really hard to say. that is why i was hoping you may have the part number from the new belt to see if it is the same size or a size bigger. there is a good likley hood that a 5/8"x37" belt may not work properly if it is too short. could always take the old belt with you to the store and compare it to a 5/8"x38". most stores like Canadian tire usually have them in stock.

 

[guzzijohn]

Did the dealer use a belt measuring device? What number is on the new one and what size does the number correspond to? Did you compare them side by side? Take the new one to a belt vendor that has the tool and see if what you were sold was 5/8” x 38”.

 

[TKM1951]

really hard to say. that is why i was hoping you may have the part number from the new belt to see if it is the same size or a size bigger. there is a good likley hood that a 5/8"x37" belt may not work properly if it is too short. could always take the old belt with you to the store and compare it to a 5/8"x38". most stores like Canadian tire usually have them in stock.

really hard to say. that is why i was hoping you may have the part number from the new belt to see if it is the same size or a size bigger. there is a good likley hood that a 5/8"x37" belt may not work properly if it is too short. could always take the old belt with you to the store and compare it to a 5/8"x38". most stores like Canadian tire usually have them in stock.

well yes I will pull it and take it to CTC for comparison least we know CTC will honour returns

Did the dealer use a belt measuring device? What number is on the new one and what size does the number correspond to? Did you compare them side by side? Take the new one to a belt vendor that has the tool and see if what you were sold was 5/8” x 38”.

Did the dealer use a belt measuring device? What number is on the new one and what size does the number correspond to? Did you compare them side by side? Take the new one to a belt vendor that has the tool and see if what you were sold was 5/8” x 38”.

I’ll take it off this week and try again

 

[guzzijohn]

The only physical thing I see would be the pivot pin holder bolt to the frame. If it were loose it might loosen the belt. Clutching at a straw.