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PROBLEM
Belt slippage
Frayed edges on belt cover
Belt rollover
Damaged belt
Belt breakage
* Check belt for damage by laying it flat on the floor. A belt that does not lie flat (has humps or twists, indicating broken
or stretched cords) must be replaced.
MAN0180 (Rev. 1/7/2005)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BELT CONDITIONS
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Mower overloading; Material too
tall or heavy
Oil on belt from over lubrication
Belt hung up or rubbing
Belt misaligned
Pulley misaligned
Pulley misaligned
Damaged belt
Foreign object in pulley groove
Worn pulley groove
Rollover, high shock loads or
installation damaged
High shock loads
Belt came off drive
SOLUTION
Reduce tractor ground speed but
maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material
twice, one high pass and then mow at
desired height. Cut 90 degrees to first
pass.
Be careful not to over lubricate. Clean
lubricant from belt and pulleys with
clean rag. Replace oil-soaked belt.
Check belt position in pulleys and
idlers. Check belt for free travel in
pulleys. Check under mower and
around blade spindle shaft for wire,
rags, or other foreign material. Clean
all material from under mower.
Re-align belt. Be sure belt does not
rub any other part while running.
Inspect to ensure belt is running in
center of backside idler. Shim idler as
necessary to align.
Re-align.
Replace belt*.
Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,
paint, or weld spots and remove.
Replace pulley.
Replace belt*.
Avoid abusive mowing. Avoid hitting
the ground or large obstructions.
Check pulleys for foreign material in
grooves. Avoid hitting solid objects or
ground.
Owner Service 19
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