Sears Suburban Drive Belt Adjustment

Sears Suburban Drive Belt Adjustment. This is how i adjust my drive belts on the sears suburban SS14 , garden tractor, and my sears suburban SS15 , garden tractor. They Call for a 5/8 x 81 inch belt . I read a bulletin from sears that said to use a 82 inch drive belt if having de clutching issues. Grinding while putting in gear. In this video i show how and what to adjust so your sears suburban can shift properly and the brake work properly if there is any lining left. Also cover why drive belt guards are important. The brake adjustment is just as important as the tension on belt to make your sears suburban to shift with out grinding gears and to make the brake work . Also shows where to adjust the parking brake on the sears suburban garden tractor. Hope this helps with your garden tractor repair. wtbm123, Sears suburban garden tractor repair.

[@ericpfiffner5615]

That's a tough ol' tractor, they sure don't make them like that anymore unfortunately.

[@donf1006]

Great video, I put a new belt and had some disengagement problems. I also have an original 1967 ss12 manual and for the drive adjustment is 6 1/2, and for the brake its 4 3/8 center of pully to frame. Thanks again

[@wtbm123]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@leonardcusumano3524]

any body ever tell you you sound just like Toby Keith when you speak, I mean just like him

[@wtbm123]

No , but i wish i made the money he does . lol Thanks for stopping in and commenting

[@theodoher7584]

I’ve had my Sears 10 XL for 30 years. I learned so much from how you, and how you clearly explained how the brake/trans both operate off the left foot pedal. I thought my trans was possibly going bad, It was stuck in second gear. I followed your instructions on my 10 XL. My trans, and mower are now running the way they were made to. You made working on my mower interesting. Thank you for taking the time to do this video.

[@wtbm123]

Nice that you have had it 30 years and glad you got it sorted out

[@TimsComputerRepair]

I always learn something every time I watch your video. Keep them coming.

[@ricklane8342]

Excellent explanation thank you Terry was wondering about that brake adjustment for about 20 years

[@wtbm123]

Glad it helped

[@Thatuptownguy]

I installed a new 5/8 x 81 in drive belt on my 70 SS-12 Hydro. With the adjustment pully all the way down "max tight", im still getting light grabbing and slippage while going uphill. Should I have gotten a 5/8 x 79 in belt?

[@wtbm123]

Sorry but i do not know what size the hydro belt is . Have you searched for a manual

[@PaulieDetmurds]

Great reference video for any Sears owner! Thanks!

[@ziggassedup]

I've never had the pleasure Terry but if it comes around I'll know what to do now...Cheers.

[@officialdieselstudios2251]

W grinding gears, as long as you change the old milky oil that hasn’t been changed for the life of the tractor, & throw some fresh stuff in, & you’ll be fine, just don’t squeal them. I’ll slam mine into gear hard, but you learn when to shift. I know people hate predator swaps, but for the simplicity & reliability of it starting 90% of the time, it’s worth it if you’re not mowing/working it hard. I just cruise on mine & has ok power, but leaves to be desired, still got the old OH16, but needed it to always work & not a gas hog, already got one/K301.

[@wtbm123]

First thing i do is change the rear end fluid , everyone so has had some water . If you have a tractor and it needs an engine , then any engine is better than doing nothing and letting it rot . I am thinking of putting a K301 on one of mine . I mow 4 plus hours a week on mine and the other ones plow snow and do garden work . Thanks for stopping by and commenting

[@johnvaverchak1723]

Nice video. I have a ‘74 ST/16. It was my grandfathers. I’ve been plowing snow and mowing on it since I was probably 5. I’m 41 this year. That horizontal spring attached to that top pulley that moves.. what does it attach to behind under the battery? Thanks and great video

[@johnvaverchak1723]

Never mind. Found it.

[@johnvaverchak1723]

Never mind. Found it.

[@johnvaverchak1723]

Never mind. Found it.

[@wtbm123]

Not sure on yours , but on the ss14 and 15 there is a cotter key sticking out of the side of metal dash support ,

[@RustyGlovebox]

Great explanation Terry on the proper adjustment of the belt and brackets.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

I worked on one of these a couple of years ago and I never did get it adjusted right,, I didn't know how to adjust it,,

[@lakesideranch]

Great video Terry, Looks like you got yourself a new camera...Great quality and sound. Nice tips on the proper adjustment and reasoning for those belt guards that everybody looses or throws away...lol Hope you and yours are doing well and ready for the winter that Mother Nature has in store for us :( Work safe, stay warm, see you on the next 1 Doug @ the "ranch"

[@leonardcusumano3524]

What number and brand is the belt

[@wtbm123]

Not sure would need to look . on many i have the green , power rated gates belts . True blue are nice . also the tractor supply belts , the blue ones are ok . . size depends on your tractor . ss14 stock size 5/8 x 81 . was a bulletin that said for declutching issues use a 82 inch . My early ss14 with cig lighter it likes a 81 inch belt . all my 15`s take 5/8 x 82 . so depends on tractor .

[@BlackLS1Pontiac]

Another great video. Freakin love your channel man!

[@RodderFiles]

ok ;)

[@terrym1979]

What size drive belt goes on the 16 and 18 HP Onan tractors ???

[@wtbm123]

I am not sure . But if on Facebook . Join Sears suburban backyard tractor page . a lot of people there have the onan ones and the files section has manuals for some on there , or this site may help. www.stripmine.org/sears/layout/stm.htm

[@wtbm123]

thinking 5/8 by 83 , and Kevlar , so it will clutch

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Great Share man, And great tips !

[@wtbm123]

Thank you

[@snocrushr]

Cool 👍👍

[@dylansgarage1685]

whats the starter belt size?

[@wtbm123]

depends on tractor , with briggs it should be 3/8 x 36 , for tecumseh i think 3/8 x 33

[@mikeburgan7675]

Good advice

[@wtbm123]

Glad you liked it

[@garryludwick2990]

EXCELENT. THANKS

[@wtbm123]

You are welcome!