Replacing drive belt?

[nethermoor]

Hello,

I am sure I have seen an article somewhere on how to replace the drive belt, but can't find it now.
Does anybody know of one, or can anybody give me any tips?

Thanks.

[Mike]

What Max do you have? A II or IV? If it's a II, you will loosen the bolts holding the engine in place as well as the bolts on the bumper that keep the engine mount from sliding forward. Once you do that, you can slide the engine towards the transmission to allow for the belt to come off. If it's a IV, you may have to lean the engine over to make it easier to remove. Some people just work the belt off the clutches but it's a little more difficult to do so.

[nethermoor]

I have a II.

Thanks for the reply, will do that.

[hipowerone]

I also have a MAX II and want info on how to replace drive belt

I have read the "operators manual" and "searched it" and found no information other than inspecting the drive belt and the recommendation to replace it every two years. I have also searched the web and youtube and found next to nothing. I looked to this forum and find another user asking the same question. If there is another post on this forum in another thread, a link would be appreciated. I will try the previous suggestion, but thought that there might be a RI or similar set of instructions. Many thanks!

[wedge]

If you can take the driven clutch on the trans and squeeze it open (apart) and have a small piece a off wood to slip in between the haves to keep it open. This way the belt will be free enough to slip off the motor drive clutch. Just Watch your fingers as the driven clutch has a pretty good size spring in it !

[Mike]

I have read the "operators manual" and "searched it" and found no information other than inspecting the drive belt and the recommendation to replace it every two years. I have also searched the web and youtube and found next to nothing. I looked to this forum and find another user asking the same question. If there is another post on this forum in another thread, a link would be appreciated. I will try the previous suggestion, but thought that there might be a RI or similar set of instructions. Many thanks!

There is a Max operators manual on the home page of this website in the manuals section that details how to properly adjust/replace your belt: http://www.6x6world.com/forums/conte...v-manuals.html

[nethermoor]

Hello,

I have replaced my drive belt now by sliding the engine forward.

However the new belt (matched by local firm) is about an inch or so longer than the belt I have taken off.

If anything, I was expecting it to be slightly smaller due to old one stretching.

The new belt is officially 44 7/8 long, and is the right width.

I have slid the engine back as far as I can but new belt still seems a little loose.

What should I do? Replace the belt, or is it fine that it's longer or is there some quick fix?

Many thanks.

[Mike]

Sounds like you need to replace the belt. How did you get the new belt? Did you match model numbers from the previous belt?

[tdog50]

Just ordered two belts and the red spring from Mud ox the original belt # on mine was a 15252 but that was with the the 14 hp Vanguard engine.Not sure if yours would be the same but it does say for B&S or Tecumseh. Just followed Mikes instuctions and came off easy.

[nethermoor]

Gone back and double checked, the belt my supplier said was right is actually 46 11/16 long (should be 44 7/8, right?)

I could swap for a 44 5/8 long but 1 1/5 wide (should be 1 3/16?)

Lengthwise presumably that would be fine, just slide the engine back a little less, but what would the extra width do? Affect the gearing slightly (which way, does anyone know?) or just not work?

My problem is that I'm a UK owner, so getting the official belt cost stacks on international delivery.

Would appreciate anyone's knowledgeable replies, sorry for asking so many novice questions.

[nethermoor]

Drive belt size - confirmation needed

Hello All,

Just a quick one - can someone confirm the dimensions of the drive belt are 44 7/8 long and 1 3/16 wide?

Just about to order a replacement...
Thanks

[msafi65]

I would need vehicle model , engine size and type on max newer than 2009 clutch manufacturer.

[nethermoor]

Model is a Max II, 16hp B+S, 2001

[hipowerone]

]Okay, I have a 1996 MAX II with B&S 14hp Vanguard V-Twin....and the installed belt is a Recreative Industries Dayco 15252AA belt....I had an issue with power and the fellow I spoke with told me the belt width might be an issue....he said it should measure 1 3/6" wide....my current belt measures just a hair over 1 2/16"....So I ordered belts from two sources and got a Carlisle 15252AA and a Dayco HP 3003. Specs for both say that they should measure 1 3/16" by 44 7/8"....but when I measured both, they too were just a hair over 1 2/16" wide, and while I cannot measure length, they both appear to be same size....I went back to the guy in the know, and he stated that while the belts are supposed to measure 1 3/16" wide, recently all new belts are coming in undersize....I would replace my belt with a new one, but wonder what the purpose would be if new belts measure the same as the currently installed belt????