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16 Trouble Shooting
32695 (Rev. 11/17/2006)
TROUBLE SHOOTING
BELT CONDITIONS
* Check belt for damage by laying it flat on floor. If belt does not lie flat (has humps or twists), which indicates broken or
stretched cords, it must be replaced.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CLAUSE SOLUTION
Belt slippage Belt too loose Adjust tension.
Mower overloading, material too
tall or heavy
Reduce tractor ground speed but
operate PTO at 1000 rpm. Cut
material twice, one high pass and
then mow at desired height. Cut a
partial swath.
Oil on belt from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate.
Clean lubricant from belt and pul-
ley with clean rag. Replace oil
soaked belt.
Belt hung up or rubbing Check belt for free travel in pulleys
and belt guides. Check under
mower and around blade spindle
shafts for wire, rags or other for-
eign material. Clean all material
from under mower.
Belt or pulleys worn out If the belt rides in bottom of pulley
groove, either belt or pulley is worn
and must be replaced.
Frayed edges on cover Belt misaligned or belt rubbing
guide
Re-align belt or guide. Be sure belt
doesn’t rub any other part while
running.
Belt rollover Misaligned rear drive pulley Re-align drive pulley.*
Damaged belt Replace belt.*
Foreign object in pulley grooves Inspect all pulley grooves for rust,
paint or weld spots and remove.
Worn pulley groove Replace pulley.
Damaged belt Rollover, high shock loads or
installation damage
Replace belt.*
Belt breakage High shock loads Raise cutting height. Avoid abu-
sive mowing. Avoid hitting the
ground or large obstructions.
Belt came off drive Check drive alignment for foreign
material in grooves. Avoid hitting
solid objects or ground.