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Bolens (MTD) Tractor won't drive slow

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Tim (IA)

08-16-2007 09:32:36




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I have a Bolens garden tractor that will not drive at a slow speed. I took the drive belt off and it looks OK - so maybe there is something wrong with the variable speed pulley. I have no idea how that VSP works, or if there are any things I can do to correct this problem. Forward or reverse, I could race this thing, but it has trouble cutting grass at high speed.




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Wrench Spinner

08-16-2007 16:21:47




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 Re: Bolens (MTD) Tractor won't drive slow in reply to Tim (IA), 08-16-2007 09:32:36  
Remove both belts from the variator, The center section of the variator should slide up and down FREELY. You can try cleaning and spraying with penetrating oil but if that doesn't help it's time to replace it.



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ewotsr

08-22-2007 06:03:41




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 Re: Bolens (MTD) Tractor won't drive slow in reply to Wrench Spinner, 08-16-2007 16:21:47  
To Wrench Spinner, I have read a number of your responses and you seem to have the answers. Can you assist me with my Bolens Ride a matic,(circ 1957 ) I need the color code for the green, a place to find new decals and I need some advice on the belts and their placement on the variable speed pulleys. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Dick



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