Recent content by r8183594

Thanks! I too have searched for manuals, and currently have the Parts Manual, and have a copy of the Operator's Manual coming. I was hoping to find something more service and repair oriented, ...like a service or shop manual. I'm told this operator's manual describes alot of adjustment...

According to the Mustang distributor, a new drive belt measures 1-3/4" in width, and 68.6 or 68-5/8" in circumference. My belt measures 1.620, or about 1-5/8" in width which is about an 1/8" less than new. One thing I'm noticing is that the jackshaft sheeve isn't opening at all during the speed...

Excellent!! I have seen this type of pulley arrangement in snowmobiles, and am kicking myself for that not occuring to me before!! You are exactly right, ..I was up at the shop just last night looking for more grease zerks and other lubrication points that I may have over looked. I started it up...

Well, I've discovered the cause is in the variable drive system. It doesn't appear to be "squeezing and releasing" the belt drive pulleys very smoothly and thus allows the belt to slip. Have to tear apart and get a better look. Am I the only one here that has this old of a machine? I couldn't...

I'm looking for any kind of service, or repair manuals for this old skid steer. I've found an owners, and parts book for it, but nothing as far as service or repair. The parts book illustrates most assemblies through exploded views, but no troubleshooting, or testing procedures. The problem I'm...