Toro 09167SL manual Belt noise, Belt vibration or whipping Belt turnover

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Belt noise

A belt chirp is a small chirp or squeak that happens during start-up of an implement. It is caused by

Belt Chirp

Chirp occurs on all types of belts.

Caused by momentary slippage.

Dust can be a contributing factor.

Never apply belt dressing.

Chirps or squeaks will not harm belts.

Belt Squeal

Occurs during shaft acceleration.

Result of insufficient Tension.

Requires prompt attention.

Chirp

Chirp

normal slippage an is completely normal. Never instruct the customer to use belt dressing to prevent chirps or squeaks. Do not recommend belt dressing actually for any belt problem. Belt dressing is only a band-aid and not a fix.

A belt squeal occurs during rapid shaft acceleration or it can also occur under heavy load conditions. It is usually caused by insufficient tension. A squealing belt requires prompt attention because as the belt squeals an extremely large amount of heat is generated on the pulley. This heat will very rapidly damage the belt and the pulley.

There are a few operational problems that the customer may notice. These include, belt squeal, a belt chirp or squeak, and vibrations or whipping.

Belt vibration or whipping

Belt turnover

Whipping or vibrations are usually caused by insufficient belt tension. The belt is too loose and it will vary it’s position in the pulley groove. To address this problem adjust the belt according to the manufacturers guidelines. If this situation is not addressed, the belt and/or surrounding components may be damaged.

If you ever experiences a belt that flips or turns over on the pulley, the belt must be replaced. As the belt flips the cords in the belt will be stretched and the belt will not want to run true again. The belt will continuously turn over after that.

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09167SL specifications

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