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Pics pls :)

did you find a longer belt eventually?

I did the same, some pics here https://www.johndeeregatorforum.com/showthread.php?12040-AMT-600-Gets-Reborn!&p=25200#post25200

Now opened up...

Manual info:

1. Tension belt with 45N (10lbs) force.

2. Belt deflection should be 38-42mm (1.5 - 1.75 in.)

Mine is a bit too tight, makes squeeking sound when idling, works still OK.

Sweet :lol: rope winch and all. Tailgate is nice heavy duty style, I think I'll do the same..

As I just had the trans open, it is hard to imagine any internal failure that would lead to jumping out of gear, especially if/when it does not do so with reverse. It is hard to believe that shift...

Just opened up my AMT 600 transaxle to check its condition, as it made a silent snapping sound when idling, suspected the bearings of the input shaft to be finished, but ended up replacing them all....

Mine is 1989 AMT600
1648
shifter (still orig linkage+knob) also reloc to right side below handlebar (due motor swap)
Otherwise orig shape
no power tilt

You can match the year with this table:

https://groundscare.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/51747/0/filename/1148+-Year+Models+-+UV.pdf

AMT 600
1987
W00600X001101 - 15403
AMT 600
1988...

I did the same just now..with original belt - was left with luxorious 5mm gap between transaxle housing and motor :BG:
update Oct 2012: replaced the worn belt (at 28mm width), now the new belt makes...