Ariens Hydro Belt Failure, Why It Broke and How To Repair What Caused It. IkonX52 Zero Turn

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2 жыл бұрын

This video will show what caused your hydro / hydraulic drive belt to fail and we will show how to easily repair it. We also show how to replace and correctly route your belt. Ariens Hydro Belt Failure, Why It Broke and How To Repair What Caused It. IkonX52 Zero Turn.
This repair is not on KZfaq, at least I can't find it.
This is the 1st time this fix is revealed.
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@htdriggers 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. I had the same problem with my Ariens mower after 15 hours. I looked at their youtube video and they say nothing about the problem you mention. I'm so thankful that I looked at yours and discovered that my pulley was out of alignment also. I have always found that the field people who actually work on the products know more than the engineers. Thanks for sharing ! Howard

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad this video helped you. That is the whole point of our channel, to help others out. Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend. People like you make doing these videos worth the time.

@etownrunnercc Жыл бұрын

Just dropped my mower off at an Ariens dealer. Showed your video to them and they had 2 other mowers at the same hours as I have. They’re gonna contact the company to address the problem and cover it under warranty. Thank you for your video!

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for sharing our video. Glad it helped.

@jimbrad3706 Жыл бұрын

You saved me a belt!! I checked my unit, which I purchased new in 2020. Has 47 hours on it. My pulleys were 1/2" out of alignment too. An Ikon XD. I made one small change to the procedure, since I am lazy. I used two small c-clamps to pull the belt away from the pulley and towards the rear edge, which has a nice bend to it. This allows you to temporarily hold the belt towards the rear edge long enough to unbolt the pulley, add the spacer, and reinstate everything. Thank you so much for identifying a problem that I never would have found, even after several drive belts. I'm now a subscriber!!

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea with the C clamps!!! Thanks for subscribing

@garysgarage3669 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I can't believe this got by Ariens engineers, assemblers and their quality inspectors.

@DM-yd5pj 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to thank you for posting this video. I struggled with my belt for 2 years, after watching your video I was able to fix the problem once and for all. Thanks again, I have subscribed to your channel and will be watching more of your videos. Have a good one!

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

That's great, I'm so glad it helped someone. Thank you so much my friend

@htdriggers Жыл бұрын

Have over 50 hours on the replaced belt and it is still going strong ! Thanks again for the tip.

@etownrunnercc Жыл бұрын

Wanted to update you on the servicing as well. They fixed the pulley just as you described and replaced the belt. It was all free of charge covered by warranty. Hope everyone else gets the fix they need. Thanks again!

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

That is AWESOME glad it helped. The manufacturer and that dealership needs to send me a check. Thanks so much for letting me know.

@etownrunnercc Жыл бұрын

I agree 100% the fact that they missed this problem and even the technicians repairing it learned from your video speaks volume to your work. I vote check!💵💵💵

@marianmanole6447 Жыл бұрын

You're a life saver! Mine ( Ariens Ikon xd60) was shreading evry 6 mo and did not know why. Can't wait to fix it!

@marianmanole6447 Жыл бұрын

I made the modifications, it tracks well now, it was more than 3/4 off. The Hydro gear is still whining, any ideea why?

@JRMSweeps 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video and info at 9 mins. Exactly what I needed. Great job. I plan on getting this down today.

@troylee3179 11 ай бұрын

This is a definite issue that I apreciate you making this video. With the issue behind me my Ikon 52 has been great after installing a shock absorbing seat im very happy with it

@dpinno7017 Жыл бұрын

Thanks from down under. I just had to replace the drive belt on my 42" Gravely after a few years. Sure enough pulleys were not in alignment. Just happened to have a spacer lying around doing nothing, so fitted it and thanks to your video and the aligned pulleys I'm sure I will get a lot more life out the new belt.

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Great, glad it helped you out my friend

@willieking9092 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Thank you for share the information about the Arien zero turn and I just purchased this Mower last year and my belt kept breaking, I watched this video and did what you stated my belt has not broken at this time. Thank you for Information

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Glad it helped you my friend. Thanks for watching.

@willieking9092 2 жыл бұрын

You Right the Engineer did Mess up Ariens need to watch your video and Pay you for Solve problem because there Video doesn’t solve any problem

@jeradweeks 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like I'll be doing this pulley modification and changing the belt since the drive belt just blew with only 11 hours on it! They should really put out a recall. Thanks a million for finding a fix for this design flaw!!! You made a subscriber out of me.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you my friend. Thank you for subscribing.

@willieking9092 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for a great video. Having that problem with my zero turn, now with this video I understand the problem.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Great I'm glad it helped you. Thanks so much for watching.

@frenfinder3622 9 ай бұрын

Mine had this issue but the belt would slip off randomly. Of course their response was to haul it to a mechanic to look at it as it couldn't be their fault of course. Thanks for making this to fix their issue!

@medicmike4906 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I have this model as well and mine is in perfect alignment. I purchased my Ariens last July 2021, it now has 14.1 hours on it, and it has never had this issue. Thank you for making us aware of this problem, I am usually not this lucky.

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Not all of these have this issue but please check yours. Now if it has a problem now you know how to repair it.

@matthewberube5653 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video my gravely 52 ztx threw its second belt in about 6 months yesterday and I’m currently fishing strands of it outta the hydro pumps lol…. My pulley sure enough is way outta alignment too so looks like I’m gonna go find a spacer and fix it for good this time. Thanks again

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for information and advice Will check next one that comes in

@bigsonslawncare 2 жыл бұрын

You NEVER cease to Amaze Big Son's! Awesome find and share TBONE💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it my friend.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations Tbone. That 1k really does look good

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother

@alonzawhitley1126 Ай бұрын

Wow,been working on it since Friday, watched your video and bang,fixed it in 30 mins,thanks excellent video!!that's a flaw that should not be there,I hope they fixed that.

@RaleysSmallEngines Ай бұрын

Great!! I'm so glad our video helped you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend.

@balfourwheatley6644 Жыл бұрын

I’m buying one tomorrow, I’ll check to see if this issue is on mine. I hope they fixed this problem, thanks for the information.

@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602 Жыл бұрын

Curious if it was an Issue on the new mower, if so did the dealer fix it? I am looking at buying a new one

@glennjustice2760 10 ай бұрын

Thanks friend. I found the same misalignment with mine. Good info

@danieldavidson2644 Жыл бұрын

Just made this repair for a friend of mine. Wish I had seen this video before and it would have taken less time!

@the-papaw 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge with us.

@BBSE29 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. And Mrs. T-BONE for another informative video. Take care

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching my friend

@JungleBobRepair 2 жыл бұрын

Somebody in the engineering dept blew that one.Thanks for the info.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Yes they did, we have seen a bunch of them. Hope it helps you brother, we really appreciate you watching.

@MisleadGhostpants Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the content and the fix on that I have only 68 hrs on my mower and it went out and if I have to dive into it and fix it i want to fix it right the first time. That tip on fixing the pulley is good stuff. I liked your custom socket also that’s some of that good bush fix shit !

@bryantjones8039 7 күн бұрын

I enjoyed the video. Thanks

@ismaelgasparutube 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raley from South Texas

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my friend

@HALEdigitalARTS 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video sir! Perfectly documented. Subscribed...

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 Glad you liked it.

@balfourwheatley6644 Жыл бұрын

Finally bought it. Love it

@glennjustice2760 10 ай бұрын

Also I removed 1 bolt from bracket next to clutch and slid it out of the way. Thanks again

@garybarker9934 2 жыл бұрын

Great info, I just bought one yesterday. I'm going to look at mine tomorrow!

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, hope this video helps

@rebelliontotyrantsisobedie5602 Жыл бұрын

Curious if it was an Issue on the new mower, if so did the dealer fix it?

@MikefromMOMichaelTurner227 8 ай бұрын

Awsome vidio! Love your work ethic!

@RaleysSmallEngines 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@timradke7775 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video mine is a 22 just got it 2 weeks ago so it’s a left over, bought in 23 , still had the same issue and it’s an easy fix without belt being broken, mine has 4 hrs on it, best part is mine has an oil leak at drain on bottom of block that I would have never caught until it was too late , I appreciate your video very much 😊

@RaleysSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, glad you caught the issues early. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend

@timradke7775 7 ай бұрын

I dropped mine down just over 1/4 inch, four 3/8 grade 8 washers matched it up perfectly, watched your video at 8 pm here on Sunday walking in the house done and tools put away at 905 pm , thanks again

@RaleysSmallEngines 7 ай бұрын

@@timradke7775 Heck Yeah!!! Awesome job my friend 👏 👍🏻

@nicholsworth2754 2 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU SO MUCH.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@francislang5075 2 жыл бұрын

great video and great camara work

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you we really appreciate it

@gregbeasley2657 2 жыл бұрын

Great video , thanks for posting it. I have the same issue on my 10 hour Ariens Zero Turn and its nice to see there is fairly simple fix . #Ariens

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

You just made my day!! The whole goal was to help someone repair theirs. Thanks so much for watching my friend!!!

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

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@gregbeasley2657 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines I came back to confirm that your #ariens spacer/ bushing fix took care of the issue. One thing I did not anticipate is how little room there is to route the belt! Thanks again for making this video. #ariensdrivebelt #ariensthrowsdrivebelt. If anyone is looking for the spacer its available at most Ace Hardwares for $1.65 . I.D. is 7/16th od 1/2" by 3/8'' thick. It is in the farm hardware/bushings bin in the nuts and bolts section.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

@@gregbeasley2657 AWESOME thanks my friend. Yes it is a tight are to work in. Thank your for sharing the spacer that you used.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

I've been sharing your channel on different channels on livez And comments I'm rooting 4 u

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother. We really appreciate it.

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines my pleasure 😊☺💖😄💕♥

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

@@Lovinflyindrones2022 AWESOME

@Fatz42076 Жыл бұрын

Very nice 👌

@hongvanvlog7971 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing,good video

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Mowtivated1 2 ай бұрын

Had one come in today....used 1/2 spacer to bring pulley in line with hydros....Can't believe they did this

@balfourwheatley6644 10 ай бұрын

Belt blew after 15 hours. You are correct sir

@davidbrown7612 7 ай бұрын

I had the exact issue on my mower. Should have been a recall by Ariens/Gravely. I ended up making a 3/8” spacer for that idler pulley-problem solved.

@rogermcdonald1607 2 жыл бұрын

Wow T-bone, your new camera person is really working out well! The small issue like those pulleys not being in alignment can give a good company like Ariens a bad name. Why wouldn't they fix that when it just takes something as small as a ten cent spacer? 👍🤔🇺🇸Roger

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger, yes bad design. Raley's figured it out. Thanks for watching brother.

@gravelyman 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Mrs T-Bone, the pulley alignment was horribly off. I know it keeps you busy changing the belts but no good for the customer. I like the special socket you made. Great video 👍

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@fn6553 Жыл бұрын

I had to use a longer spacer to get pulleys lined up. hope it works . tired of messing with it.

@Turningwrenches85 2 жыл бұрын

Great repair brother t-bone .

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Turningwrenches85 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines your welcome sir

@kbssmallenginerepair2615 2 жыл бұрын

T-Bone does it again! I sure enjoy learning from you brother! Great video! No wheelie…? 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother glad you liked it. These don't have the power to do much of a wheelie Lol I need a good SCAG video, they will do an awesome wheelie.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Promise, I'm gonna get you a wheelie video brother!! Lol

@DHMeister Жыл бұрын

Wow! That's just scary for this to be a known issue, but as of 2 months ago, it was still not a recall item! ! I'm so glad that I found this video! I'll be buying one of these in the near future and I will definitely be looking for this! You really should be in Arkens' pay roll, or at least given a finders fee! I'm notn100% sure which ZTR mower I'll get, but the Ariens Apex 52" is leading the pack. Can you (or anyone) verify that this issue occurs only on this Ariens model, or it is across the board? Thanks.

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. We get these in almost weekly. Have a 60 inch deck one with 24ish hours that has the same Hydro belt idler pulley issue. Can't believe they haven't fixed the problem yet

@henryhernandez3131 7 ай бұрын

Would like to know if the edge model has the same pulley problem? For 2023

@Rebel9668 Ай бұрын

Sunex makes a 9/16th 3/8ths drive socket that's 6 inches long. Don't know if that's long enough or not but seems like it should be without having to make one.

@Fatz42076 Жыл бұрын

Is the ikon and zoom pto set up the same I got the zoom in my shop came in all rigged up fixed it's pulley problem but now it won't spark period

@wildbillslawncare5901 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yea I can see that pulley higher than the other one that is crazy. That is awesome making that socket now that was a great idea. Hi Mrs. T Bone. Oh yea you got it without the clutch off. I really enjoyed this video brother. See you on the next one.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wild Bill!!! Mrs T-bone says hello!!! Thanks for watching brother

@wildbillslawncare5901 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines Your very welcome. Oh tell Mrs. T Bone thank you brother.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

@@wildbillslawncare5901 will do brother

@alfredlyman2628 3 ай бұрын

I have the same mower and the deck belt comes of after a few cuts I checked all the idler pulleys and the blade spindles all are OK is there a kit out there that would solve this problem any help would be greatly appreciated and

@auburnfan15 9 ай бұрын

Im looking into possibly buying one of these mowers, other than this issue are there any other common problems? Is this a mower you would recommend to buy?

@JayceMartinez-qu6ty 2 ай бұрын

Is that a possibility with gravely compact pro 34?

@dpangburn9581 2 ай бұрын

Please add the word GRAVELY to your title! Took me forever to find this video!

@henrymurawskibigdogrepair 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job you tell me it came like that and Ariens hasn’t fixed the problem

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, I've repaired a lot of these with the same issue. Thanks Mr Henry

@blipsmann1985 Ай бұрын

Just Checked my 2018 pulley is out of alignment. I wonder if this is where the whining cones from when I’m pushing and pulling the steering controls. It gets louder as it warms up. My belt looks good but I gotta figure out how to drop my pulley and add a spacer with old man eyes and broken body !!!!

@MOOCOW1966 Жыл бұрын

Mine just cracked the idler arm holding the idler pully for the pumps. Spring tension pulled the arm up against the frame and rattled like crazy. Upon discovery i noticed that my pulleys dont line up either. Dealer is picking up to repair under warranty, but i need them to fix the alignment problem with the pulleys before they return it. It only has 80 hrs after 2 summers of mowing. Thanks for the heads up to the problem

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Dang it. Show them our video if ya want.

@Maximo0065 Жыл бұрын

The wire above the main middle pulley how do you take it off?

@daves9452 2 жыл бұрын

So should I avoid this mower? Is a hustler raptor better?

@mr1pearl 2 жыл бұрын

Jack of all trades done sold his toolbox 😆 The new tool is pretty cool 😎

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill

@danmills9658 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent informative video with outstanding Camera work assistance by Mrs T-Bone. Just replaced a belt and it ran fine for about 2-3 hours, heard a knocking/clanking sound and now the new belt is broken. What would you say besides my poor mechanical skills is the 2nd most probable cause? How do you eliminate the clutch as a probable cause? Thank You! God Bless

@danmills9658 Жыл бұрын

Replaced the hydro Belt on a “52” Gravely ZT Hd mower, only 314 hrs on machine

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

It is doubtful the pto cluch is bad. Check the other pulleys looking for bearing issues and alignment. Double and triple check belt routing.

@NewHopeCutzandLawnCare 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I run the Xd 52 How often should I replace the belt

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure I have an exact answer. Just keep an eye on it and looks for defects, also check your machine for the pulley alignment like I showed in the video. If that idler pulley is not lined up do what I did to this machine. Hope this helps my friend. Thanks so much for watching.

@rogermcdonald1607 2 жыл бұрын

T-bone i just noticed today that you are less than 50 subscribers from that 1,000 mark and being monetized! Very cool bro! I think your new camera person has something to do with it! 🤔👍🇺🇸

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Wow !! Thank you and yes I agree, I will let Mrs. T know what you said. Thanks for your support brother!

@buckwild1123 10 ай бұрын

Is it the same on the 23

@72mespo Жыл бұрын

Great help! Do you have the size of the pulley spacer? And will a 5-inch long deep well 9/16 work on the long threaded bolt?

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. No idea Lol. What I did was go thru an a junk drawer of spacers until I found one that worked for the pulley, you can also stack flat washers on it un til the pulley lines up. As far as the Long bolt socket I made, I just measured it, and it's 5 inches long.

@72mespo Жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines thanks enjoying the channel

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

@@72mespo hope my response and video helps you.

@user-wd2xj5gm6c 8 ай бұрын

What the exact length on this OEM belt ? Everyone I have gotten has been way too long

@balfourwheatley6644 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed

@jjkairos7317 Жыл бұрын

What size spacer?

@mannyvlogs1485 2 жыл бұрын

Hello sorry our hydro belt just broke off we enjoyed this video thank you for the information it was very helpful just one question what was the size of the belt? 1/2 52”?

@fn6553 Жыл бұрын

2021 52" was 1/2 x 57"

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Dang, just now saw your first comment 😳

@MikeDQB 2 жыл бұрын

It's incredible that they would release a machine with a defect like this. Are brand new units still shipping like this do you know?

@jeradweeks 2 жыл бұрын

Bought mine 2 months ago. I have 11 hours on it and the drive belt just shredded. Now it's under a tarp in my yard till the new belt arrives. So yes, they are still shipping them with this known problem

@davidlaughlin5606 11 ай бұрын

Just put a belt on mine what a job people that complain about what it cost to get repairs should try it sometimes

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas to You and family You to Mama

@bobinga.inga.8615 10 ай бұрын

That probably does need to be spaced down on most of these models. However take a close look at the fan blades over each hydraulic motor right under the big pulley. If any one of those fan blades has a chance it will go straight under that belt and pop it right off like it was nothing. Once they do that they get bent and the problem becomes even worse. Fan blade sits too close to the drive pulley on top of the hydraulic motor and I've seen this happened several times and it'll pop the belt light off.

@fuckcensorship69 Жыл бұрын

this shit is ridiculous from such and expensive mower. thanks for the video

@hillrwayne Жыл бұрын

go to harbor freight, and get you a go through socket set, i have a set and its awesome for just such a bolt, the ratchet and sockets let the long bolt pass thru it

@Robert-vv9yg 2 жыл бұрын

Raley, Has this issue been corrected? I just purchased a 52" Ariens. This is a very bad design flaw or someone is leaving out a spacer from the factory. Makes me question their mower now. Thanks for the video.

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure. At the time of filming this video I had contacted the manufacturer and they didn't have a fix for it. I recommend checking your machine to be sure the pulleys are lined up. Other than this issue they are a pretty good machine in my opinion. Thanks for watching my friend.

@Robert-vv9yg Жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines Thank you

@STTC 2 жыл бұрын

Great music intro again T-Bone. Love a secret reveal, a bit of inside knowledge, you once said knowledge is power brother. Yes, I remember from my engineering days that pulleys need setting up with a straight edge. Even a small miss alignment causes heat, smells and belt wear. Nice junk drawer, an Alladins cave of parts. Love that screaming meanie. Count those fingers! Tom Doby would definitely be in the ED, that’s twice now. Hi Mrs T-Bone. Great video (why don’t you just take the clutch off 🤣🤣🤣)

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great comment. Thanks so much Steve!!! BTW Mrs. T-bone says hello

@STTC 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines Helllloooio mrs T-Bone

@lornajones1847 2 жыл бұрын

hi bud new sub here just shared you out nice to meet you

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

You as well my friend. Thank you soooo much

@eduardomedina4328 Жыл бұрын

My tensioner or not sure what it’s called bent when my belt snapped any video to take that off?

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't. Just be sure to take some pictures before and during removal. Pay close attention to the order and orientation of the spacers. It's a very simple process.

@mw-zy5dr Жыл бұрын

Mower has a factory defect.The idler pulley is not level with hydro trans pulley on right side setting on mower It throws belt off.I added washers 1/4 to 5/16 thick to lower idler pulley.

@harrykaincles Жыл бұрын

I have a problem, my Gravely that is the same as this mower keeps breaking the belt for the blades. They last up for about an hour before it breaks. Have you ran into that problem?

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

No sir I haven't. Please check all of your pulleys including spindle pulleys. We have also seen cheapie belts ordered online that are junk. Use a quality belt like the ones from Rotary, Stens or OEM. Hope thos helps you.

@fredriccuthbertson 11 ай бұрын

I bought this mower cuz it's American made in Wisconsin. If I continue to have problems I'll sell it and buy a Scag!

@Lovinflyindrones2022 2 жыл бұрын

Yes ol yes ol yes 1k subscribers baby. Yes. Great job T BONE

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

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@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

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@paulg.5997 11 ай бұрын

Has Ariens addressed this as of July 2023?

@tommueller8019 Жыл бұрын

How do you disconnect the small wire from the top of the big pulley?

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

It has a plastic lock. I use a small flat screwdriver. The plastic lock is on top of the connector

@viciousrap700 Жыл бұрын

Crazy, I've been running my Ariens for 4 years and finally experienced this. I noticed the pulley being out of alignment and just thought it was supposed to be this way. I put on a new Mitsubishi 1/2x57 belt and it immediately tossed it off. How's the original belt survive for 4 years and a new one won't run long enough to back out of the garage? I'm finally going to do this....after the third time putting the belt back on just to see if I could notice what was causing the problem with it running, I'm not winning lol!

@RaleysSmallEngines Жыл бұрын

You will WIN!! Do what I did in the video, problem solved. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend

@viciousrap700 Жыл бұрын

@@RaleysSmallEngines thanks brotha!

@longroth4882 9 ай бұрын

Preventative solution... If the pulleys aren't aligned and the belt is still good and in tact, you can release tension, loosen the pulley bolt without taking it completely off, and slide auto body shims in to space it down without taking the belt completely off. Tighten the pulley bolt, re tension the belt, and yer' golden.

@rayburnett3066 9 ай бұрын

Hey Mrs .T

@jeradweeks 2 жыл бұрын

What are the dimensions of the spacer Raley?

@RaleysSmallEngines 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I didn't measure it. You can use flat washers until it's lined up. I just went through our junk until I found what worked. The customer said it's still working perfectly. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend