Yes! That's exactly what I'm thinking- that plus the problem that adjusting the tension seems to create in this configuration, too slack or pushed up against itself running in the opposite direction.
Yes yes yes! Thank you- that's exactly what I have in mind and what I'm going to try. Even though that configuration is set out in my mind your masterfully edited diagram really does help immensely. Much easier than blurry internet photos or my apparent V-velt dyslexia!
This looks far better in regards to gearbox pulley to belt (or driving pulley) contact being way longer, but I think the spindles would have to rotate counter clockwise in order to make it work properly.
I agree. An idler pulley should be after a driving pulley. If the direction was clockwise in that picture, then there would be a lot of slipping.
Looking at the pic shows that the belt is still going to be driving the blades the proper way and the tension on the blades /pulleys will be fine.The only problem I see with rerouting the belt is will the blades still rotate the correct way?
Unfortunately I didn't inherit the engineering brain from my grandfather so trying to work that out just leaves me with a headache and no answers.
I figured someone didn't remember the right routing of the belt. Now that you have it properly routed take a pic and keep it in your files in case you ever need it for future refrence
Just a curiosity question. How much clearance do you have between the belt and the grease fitting on the pivot point for the idler? That was the only question in my mind when I saw xrocketengineer's suggestion...
Please check the early photos posted by the Owner. it is my impression his deck discharges on the left side which flips your argument re side for tension pulley.
