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Engine seize question

fan blade will turn whether the engine is seized or not. However, the technique you refer too is as was just posted. On a loose engine, you can push on the fan belt to give a little more tension, then turn the fan blade. It will usually turn the crank.

The important thing is, does the crank turn over. Fan means nothing.
 
That is a yes no and maybe thing. If the fan belt is loose as a goose then NO if the fan belt is as tight as it should be maybe and yes if you turn the fan and watch the crank pulley and it turns as the fan does yes. It is a very simple thing think about what all has to happen
 
Use a hand crank if your tractor has one or pull the starter and use a pinch bar to see if the engine will move or is stuck. Hal
 
Easiest way is with a crank. If no crank, put it in 4th and push on the rear wheel while watching the fan. Also make sure the starter gear is not locked to the flywheel.
 
If the belt and all pulleys attached to it will turn with effort on the fan blades, it is not siezed.

If that doesn't happen, check out the belt tension and adjust if necessary for another check before assuming the worst.
 
Turning the fan blade just gives you some extra torque to turn the main crank pulley.

But - it's not foolproof.

If turning the fan does turn the main crank pulley, then the engine is free.

If you either can't turn the fan, or the fan turns and slips without turning the crank pulley - then it does't PROVE the engine is stuck. But it does mean you have to check further.

Putting it in gear and pushing with the back wheel is an easy check if it's an option.

Obviously, be 1000% sure the engine can't start before doing either test!!!!
 
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