Lawn Mower Belt Troubleshooting Guide
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Belts are essential to your lawn mowers and riding lawn tractors overall performance. It's important to check them regularly to avoid serious problems. The chart below is a helpful guide on belt troubleshooting / maintenance.
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BELT PROBLEMS/CAUSES |
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PROBLEM |
MOST LIKELY EFFECT |
OTHER POSSIBLE OUTCOMES |
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Squealing belts |
Check any tensioners / springs and idler pulleys |
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Slippage |
Possible wrong belt width |
Warn belts |
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Backside idler |
Back of belt coming apart |
Cracked belts |
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Out of balance |
Worn bearings |
Bent shaft |
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Not enough tension |
Belts coming off and or squealing
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Belt over heating |
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Too much tension |
Premature bearing wear |
Overheating bearings. |
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Bad vibration |
Improper pulley installation. |
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JUST REMEMBER TO LOOK FOR BROKEN STUFF
A LITTLE COMMON SENSE GOES A LONG WAY.
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