Snow thrower belt tension
 

On the qa36a, does it make sense to tighten the 4 carriage bolts down tight after you've got the belt tensioned tight, that way it prevents it from loosening up at all??

snow thrower belt tension
 

I have the same question,but for a qa36. Looking forward to the answer.

I always have

the qa 36a .You do not have to loosen the bolts.
On a qa 42 you do not have to loosen the bolts.
Read up on the manual.

There r actually bushings around each bolt, this is suppose to make it so tension can be set on the belt and and u cannot immobilize the plate. Just looked like my plate was moving during operation. But hey, it's in the manual

I have been using mine for the last 4 yrs without any big problems, besides loosing a belt occasionally. But this yr, it just would work without throwing belts. A few yrs ago, I drilled a hole next to the tensioner handle, put a .25" bolt in, so it can't loosen up. I put a new shiv on, .5x3". It works great now

1/15/14 wheelie. I have a cc105 with a qa36 and need a new belt do you know the number
Of the belt?
Regards
Wheelie

Parts Tree says it's a Cub Cadet 487043-R1

Qa36 Beltran
 

From wheelie, thanks for your response to my question for a qa36 belt. It was
Helpful.

Regards,

Wheelie from rhode island