RHINO FM84 Operator's Manual page 82

PROBLEM
BELT SLIPPAGE
FRAYED EDGES ON COVER Belt misaligned or belt rubbing
BELT ROLLOVER
DAMAGED BELT
BELT BREAKAGE
*Check broken belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists), which
indicated broken or stretched cords, it must be replaced.
FM84 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Mower overloading, material too Reduce tractor ground speed but
tall or heavy
Oil on belts from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate.
Belts hung up or rubbing
guide.
Pulley misalignment
Pulley misalignment
Damaged belts
Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,
Worn pulley groove
Rollover, high shock loads or
installation damage
High shock loads
Belt came off drive
Operation Section 4-8
REMEDY
maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material
twice, one high pass and then mow
at desired height. Cut a partial swath.
Clean lubricant from belt and pulleys
with clean rag. Replace oil soaked
belts.
Check belts for free travel in pulleys
and belt guides. Check under mower
and around blade spindle shafts for
wire, rags, or other foreign material.
Clean all material from under mower.
Re-align belt or guide. Be sure belt
doesn't 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 belts.*
paint or weld spots and remove.
Replace pulley
Replace belts.*
Avoid abusive mowing. Avoid hitting
the ground or large obstructions.
Check drive alignment for foreign
material in grooves. Ensure proper
tension. Avoid hitting solid objects
or ground.