| PROBLEM |
CAUSE |
SOLUTION |
| 1. Belt is worn thin in just one portion. |
Excessive Slipping of Drive Clutch Pulley caused by
A. Locked Track.
B. Clutch not operating properly.
C. Idle speed is too high. |
A. Rotate track by hand to free up.
B. Repair or Release clutch.
C. Reduce engine R.P.M. |
| 2. Drive Clutch turns while engine idles. |
A. Idle set too high.
B. Wrong belt length.
C. Wrong Drive Center Dimension. |
A. Reduce engine R.P.M.
B. Check application specs.
C. See instruction Manual. |
| 3. Belt is worn "Cup" shaped (concave) on sides. |
A. Too much run out on Drive clutch pulley. |
A. Repair or replace Drive Clutch.
B. Increase center distance (see manual). |
| 4. Belt Disintegration |
Excessive Belt speed. |
Reduce R.P.M. at high speed. |
| 5. Belt "Roll-over" at high speed. |
A. Pulley system out of line.
B. Belt speed too high.
C. Too much run out on drive clutch pulley. |
A. Align System (see manual)
B. Reduce R.P.M.
C. Repair or replace Drive Clutch.
D. Check operator's manual. |
| 6. Cord breakage on belt edge. |
A. Misalignment of Drive system.
B. Belt not properly installed. |
A. Align System (see manual)
B. Check operator's manual. |
| 7. Cracking between cogs on belt. |
Belt is wearing out. |
Replace belt. |
| 8. Broken or torn cogs. Compression section broken- torn. |
A. Belt not installed right.
B. Belt is rubbing something. |
A. See Manual.
B. Check drive components for interference. |
| 9. Belt worn uneven on one side. |
A. System out of line.
B. Engine mount is loose. |
A. Align system (see manual).
B. Tighten or replace engine mount. |
| 10. Belt has glazed or baked on appearance. |
Excessive slippage caused by:
A. Lack of enough pressure on belt sides.
B. Horse power too high for clutch and belt.
C. Oil on pulley residual from belt mfgrs. Mold release. |
A. Check springs & weights of drive clutch.
B. Consult Dealer
C. Clean belts. Clean pulley faces- Make sure they are dry. |
| 11. Top width of belt worn too much. |
A. Excessive slipping.
B. Pulleys are scratched or rough.
C. Angle of belt wrong for pulley faces. |
A. Check Drive Clutch for proper engagement.
B. Replace or repair pulley.
C. Check data for application. |
