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<blockquote data-quote="skidsteer.ca" data-source="post: 3785" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>I'd start with a new belt though (or at least compare the width of yours to a new one, 1/8" less width will make a difference, and at 1/4" to 3/8 narrower the belt is likely worn to the point you will loose low and high gear), the lack of tension may just be because your old belt is worn down and is now 2 narrow. Remove it and spray the shaft areas of both pulleys with "fluid film" or some other spray lube. Wipe the exess off to prevent it from getting on the belt surfaces. Try to move the sheeve manually. Do they seem to slide freely and do the springs return them to open for the clutch and closed for the driven?</p><p>Belts do tend to create heat, but if they are slipping they will heat up quickly and should smell the burnt rubber. Does the belt drive quit turning the driven sheeve at a idle on these machines or does the belt turn when ever the engine runs?</p><p>Good luck</p><p>Ken</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="skidsteer.ca, post: 3785, member: 307"] I'd start with a new belt though (or at least compare the width of yours to a new one, 1/8“ less width will make a difference, and at 1/4“ to 3/8 narrower the belt is likely worn to the point you will loose low and high gear), the lack of tension may just be because your old belt is worn down and is now 2 narrow. Remove it and spray the shaft areas of both pulleys with “fluid film” or some other spray lube. Wipe the exess off to prevent it from getting on the belt surfaces. Try to move the sheeve manually. Do they seem to slide freely and do the springs return them to open for the clutch and closed for the driven? Belts do tend to create heat, but if they are slipping they will heat up quickly and should smell the burnt rubber. Does the belt drive quit turning the driven sheeve at a idle on these machines or does the belt turn when ever the engine runs? Good luck Ken [/QUOTE]
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