John Deere 110 - Variator Problems

The adjustment process is like this. Before you start the adjustment process, though, fasten the clutch pedal down with a C clamp and hold the secondary belt tensioner up with a deep socket through the hole in the frame by the right rear wheel. That gives you slack so you can check the variator. That middle sheave should turn easily and slide smoothly with no notchiness or tight spots. The shaft it slides on should be smooth and shiny. Put a very small amount of grease on the center shaft and then release the belt tensioner and clutch.

Move the variator lever to the fifth notch from the back. Take the spark plug wire off and crank until the clutch pedal comes all the way up.

Pop the front access cover off the bottom right of the console. Using a socket wrench, loosen the bolt head inside and then push down hard while tightening that bolt head.

Put the spark plug wire back on, start it up, and try it out.