tension for belt

[celtic]

help, while talking of the zforce 44, i have removed my belt and deck for cleanup and install of new blades, now when i put it all back together and pull the tensioner rod to tighten the belt, the pulley is allowed too far over and therefore the belt is rubbing itself. i do not remember seeing the tensioner spring so stretched, what am i doing wrong?

 

[JimR]

Sounds like the belt is too short. Did you match them up?

 

[Bob_Bainbridge]

Assuming you are still using the same belt, it sounds like you have the belt installed wrong. There's probably a different route it can take. Been there - done that!

Bob B.