Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): allis chalmer snowblower, allis chalmer, problen

Question
hi i have a allis  chammer snow blower old one, m number 2029971 ser 1036 it has 3 forward and one rev ,it say on the gear shift release touch o matic control control  befour shifting, are they taliking about the other handle on handle bar  the work the drive wheel if so went i try to put in gear it will grind like it can ,t go in , i notice the 8 inch pully that run of the gear box is turn ing  i not touching the handle, the belt is a small 3/8   the go from this gear motor to engine with a 8 inch pully from gear box and 2 small pully one pully move  to tightin belt, ,how can this problen be soveled thank mike ps  if you like i can sent you a picture

Answer
Hello Mike:

The Small Pulleys are Designed to Tighten and Loosen the Belt for the Gear Box. On Some Models the 2 Smaller Pullers are Attached to a Pivot that Pivots One Way for Forward and the Other Way for Reverse. If the Gear Box is Not Disengaging, then the Belt May be to Short or the Pivot is Not Allowing the Idler Pulleys to Release the Belt Properly. The Gear Box is Put Into Gear Before you Engage the Belt to Operate the Gear Box. Allis Chamler is Manufactured by Simplicity. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, then I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John