Help T1560 Belt (engine to trans)

[reneej]

The belt connecting to top drive engine pulley to the rear pulley above transmission fan went. Shop gave me K1122-26130 and I have attached from top engine pulley to transmission pulley. The problem is that there is a tension pulley just below the drive pulley and I am unsure how the belt should go in relation to the tension pulley. Anyone have a diagram or can advise? Pictures attached. I think it goes like the second picture but assume that can't be correct since there is no way the tension spring will connect (maybe the shop gave me the wrong belt???). Any help appreciated as I'm one frustrated gal trying to fix my own mower.

 

[Dave_eng]

To help me understand, plse post picture of the tension pulley pulled as far as it will go with the belt in the pulley grooves as if it was about ready to be used but of course dont start the engine. Tie a piece of rope to the end of the spring to hold it tight for the picture.

The spring looks like a non Kubota replacement to me as it is not strong but I am not an expert on Kubota garden tractors

How is the drive engaged? An electric clutch on the drive pulley or do you have a lever to more or is it engaged all the time with a hydrostatic transmission?

The spring is less of any issue or a more easily solved problem than the wrong length belt.

Dave M7040

 

[reneej]

Dave, thanks for the reply. I've got it. The belt was right and the way I have it in that picture is correct it was just so darn tough to get that spring attached. I had to jam a piece of wood behind the tension pulley and use vice grips on the spring so I could pull over with two hands. Once connected I fired up and she was moving.

I appreciate your trying to help. I'm a newbie at doing self repairs like this.