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Thanks - will try at the weekend. Re: coach bolt - why with the head cut off?

Hi, just getting back to this now after winter break. The mower now runs ok (although often requires a little carb cleaner spraying into carb when turning over!) but still have the following problems: 1. Drive belt slips off occasionally - have finally sourced the correct belt, I unfortunately...

Ok, thanks - will check those things at the weekend. Thanks again to you both for all your help with this.

Ok, now sorted - it was the wrong belt. Finally got confirmation of the part number for the correct belt, ordered and fitted. Now runs and drives ok. Unfortunately, the bar I had to bend out of the way to remove/fit the belt (as mentioned in earlier posts) snapped off this time but I assume this...

That’s the top pulley in the 2nd pic. This has a belt that runs to the back of the mower. The bigger pulley (below) runs to the cutting deck. What I think is the clutch is between the two and this has two wires connected. These are part of what I repaired so wondering whether these might be part...

Ok, I’ll take another look. However, I’ve assumed that when the engine is running and the brake is off the pulley with belt shown in the pics should be running and driving that belt. Is that correct?

I think so. I can double check this at the weekend but with the engine running and the drive lever pushed forward I could still see nothing moving/spinning underneath.

I’ll take some more photos as soon as I get a chance. That said, shouldn’t one of the wheels/pulleys be spinning irrespective of the belt fitting etc?

Yes, that’s better. First shows pulley that I’d expect to run/drive mower. Belt runs to back of mower (as shown in second of those pics). Lower pulley is connected to cutting deck and I assume powers that. The lever to the right of the seat is the hydro control or, at least, this was what I used...

Picture 2 and 3 seem to have uploaded upside down.

Can’t see any pulleys running at all which seems odd as I’m sure they were previously. Have attached some pictures to see if they help. Can’t find a freewheel lever either but wonder whether there is one somewhere.

Yes, the lever is to the right of the seat. However, this now doesn’t do anything. What should this drive (even if the main drive belt is not in place)? I assume the main wheel directly under the engine? If the clutch is not operating correctly (e.g. because the wiring is not right) then I...

Hi, I have finally got the engine on this mower running again and have a new tranmission belt. I have also repaired the wiring that was ripped out when the belt broke previously. However, while the engine runs the mower still won't move/drive. I am guessing this is a problem with the hydrostatic...

Hi, all looks ok now although belt still seems loose. Got to work on wiring next before I try and get it up and running - as when belt went it ripped all the clutch wiring out! Have struggled to find part number of Hayter H1842 belt. Any advice on where I might find it? The belt I got was...

Ok, result - managed to bend bar out of the way and get belt past it. Have now fitted belt but it seems quite loose which doesn’t seem right. Wondering whether it’s the wrong belt as was given part number for a Countax 600H and I guess H1842 may not be exactly the same. Should it be loose? Where...

Hi, thanks for all the replies. I will take another look at it today. I have already removed the clutch locking plate and slackened the jockey pulleys etc. I don’t think this helps. If you look at the pic the bar bends in towards the clutch and is fixed (and very close to the clutch). So, unless...

Have cleared the crap and still can’t see any nut. Looks welded and on engine deck side the engine block covers where the bar would attach - so, no accessible nut that side either. Still think I must be missing something on this. Can post more pics if that would help.

Looks welded on. Is that sometimes the case?

Hi, I’m trying to replace the transmission belt on a Hayter H1842 lawn tractor (I think this is the same as a Countax 600H) but having problems fitting new belt - see picture. I don’t see how it is possible to get the belt past the (green) metal bar that’s just to the right of the main clutch...

Hi, I think this is now sorted. Thanks for the help. Have another issue (with another mower) posted on separate thread.