Rhino Mounts FM100 manual Damaged Belt

OPERATION

OPERATION

	TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY
BELT SLIPPAGE	Mower overloading, material too	Reduce tractor ground speed but
	tall or heavy	maintain full PTO rpm. Cut material
		twice, one high pass and then mow
		at desired height. Cut a partial swath.
	Oil on belts from over lubrication Be careful not to over lubricate.
		Clean lubricant from belt and pulleys
		with clean rag. Replace oil soaked
		belts.
	Belts hung up or rubbing	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.
FRAYED EDGES ON COVER Belt misaligned or belt rubbing		Re-align belt or guide. Be sure belt
	guide.	doesn't rub any other part while running.
	Pulley misalignment	Inspect to ensure belt is running in
		center of backside idler. Shim idler
		as necessary to align.
BELT ROLLOVER	Pulley misalignment	Re-align
	Damaged belts	Replace belts.*
	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	Replace belts.*
	installation damage
BELT BREAKAGE	High shock loads	Avoid abusive mowing. Avoid hitting
		the ground or large obstructions.
	Belt came off drive	Check drive alignment for foreign
		material in grooves. Ensure proper

tension. Avoid hitting solid objects or ground.

*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.

FM100 02/04	Operation Section 4-8
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.